Bletilla ochracea Sabal Podophyllum versipelle ssp

Podophyllum versipelle ssp

Each rounded leaf can reach 2' across

The rhizomes spread slowly and eventually form a nice mass

the clumps bear greenish-white spathe and spadix flowers

but they look so rough that you'll probably want to cut them off

Bletilla ochracea Sabal Podophyllum versipelle sspVisitors to the garden have seen these flowering have begged to purchase Bletilla ochracea, so the time has arrived. Similar to the more common Bletilla striata, Bletilla ochracea is also easy to grow, but it requires more sunlight. Even in moist shade in the woodland garden, we just haven't had Bletilla ochracea thrive. In spring, the flowering stalk bearing two long, pleated green leaves emerges from the underground pseudobulb. In early to mid May