Pine Pink Orchid (Bletia purpurea)

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Pine Pink Orchid                    Bletia purpurea   

Description:  A ground orchid with few 1-2’ tall leaves, and flower spikes 3+ ft tall, bearing ¾” flowers of varying shades of pink or purple. Blooms periodically from winter to early summer. Relatively slow growing, especially the first year or two post-planting, thereafter responds well to sun, soil moisture, and fertilizer.

Natural Habitat:  Wet prairies, swamps, mesic or hydric pinelands.

Planting and Care: Keep soil reasonably moist, and especially avoid prolonged drought the first 1-2 years.

Does well with orchid fertilizer diluted to ¼ to ½ recommended strength, applied to ground or as spray. May lose its leaves completely periodically.

Pros:  Beautiful orchid flowers.

Cons: May die if subjected to prolonged lack of water early on.