Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Cypella compared to 2" for Hymenocallis

compared to 2" for Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant'

and not one of the shorter species often sold as such in the trade

you may be better off to just leave the hosta foliage intact instead of force new growth when the plant is preparing to go dormant

We find clumps need to be at least three years old for the full coloration to occur

The basal rosette will remain evergreen

Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Cypella compared to 2" for HymenocallisOne of the real treasures in the genus bletilla is the Chinese Bletilla ochracea. Although not as winter hardy as its cousin Bletilla striata, it more than makes up for this with its stunning jewel like flowers. The 30" wispy flower stalks emerge from below ground pseudobulbs and top the iris like pleated leaves from June through August. Each Bletilla ochracea flower stalk is topped with 3 5 small, creamy yellow flowers, each highlighted with a purple