Chinese ground orchid
Chinese ground orchid is the perfect name for this little beauty, which actually is a true orchid. Its lavender pink flowers resemble that of its larger, showier cousin, the cattleya.
It grows best in partial shade with moderately moist soil. Where summers are cool, it can take full sun. In ideal conditions, it spreads gradually, forming a large clump over time.
- Light:
- Sun, Part Sun
- Zones:
- 6-8
- Plant Type:
- Perennial, Bulb
- Plant Height:
- 12-18 inches tall
- Plant Width:
- 6-12 inches wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers, Cut Flowers
Plant It With
Hosta
The bold foliage of hosta makes a wonderful backdrop for the graceful spikes of Chinese ground orchid blooms.
AstilbeThe fernlike foliage and feathery flower spikes of astilbe blend nicely with the gladiolus-like leaves and flowers of Chinese ground orchid.
Lady's mantleLow mounds of lady's mantle look great around the base of Chinese ground orchid plants. Its chartreuse flowers bring extra intensity to the lavender-pink blooms of the orchid.
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