This one is called Bletilla ochracea, or Chinese Butterfly Orchid.
This terrestrial orchid grows well in Zone 7 – 9b, likes filtered sunlight and evenly moist soil.
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Kim,USA
February 20th, 2012 at 21:06
Wow that is pretty super macro shot!
Yellow Seeds
Kala
February 21st, 2012 at 00:43
Wonderful colors and bokeh.
Happy MM
Tatjana Parkacheva
February 21st, 2012 at 02:51
Very nice macro shot.
Regards and best wishes
Lea's Menagerie
February 21st, 2012 at 07:41
Beautiful!
Have a great day!
Lea
Indie
February 21st, 2012 at 08:05
Beautiful flower! I wish I knew more about orchids – there are such a variety and so many beautiful ones.
Crystal
February 21st, 2012 at 10:16
That’s a beautiful photo. I grew a bletilla many years ago, but mine was a purple one. It was supposed to be hardy, but mine wasn’t.
Helene
February 21st, 2012 at 14:55
Gorgeous orchid! I can only grow orchids indoors, I wish we had climate for growing them outside
Take care!
The Sage Butterfly
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:24
Lovely! This is one I have not seen before. You have highlighted it beautifully!
Lea
February 28th, 2012 at 02:17
Amazing! Beautiful!
Have a great week!
Lea
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