Bletilla striata First Kiss Spillers Solomon's seal

Solomon's seal

the foliage takes on a burgundy hue over the blue

candelabra-like bloom scapes

It will succeed in bright shade or part day sun areas

Bletilla striata First Kiss Spillers Solomon's sealThere are a number of white edged leaf forms of the hardy orchid Bletilla striata, some without valid names. Our form, Bletilla 'First Kiss', has the same deeply veined, long green leaves that emerge from a central stem in late March. In late April (NC) the 2' tall stems are topped with small, white, orchid like flowers with a flush of purple on the lip. Bletilla 'First Kiss' is a vigorous grower that will quickly make a colony when grown in rich,