Bletilla striata Kuchibeni Butterfly Attracting Plants Cut flowers and foliage:Canna foliage

Cut flowers and foliage:Canna foliage is an excellent long lasting addition to flower arrangements

the effect is indescribable

vase-shaped

Charming isn't good enough to describe this delightful miniature woodland Japanese meadow rue

Although quite hardy

Bletilla striata Kuchibeni Butterfly Attracting Plants Cut flowers and foliage:Canna foliageBletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' is a hard to find but easy to grow cultivar from Japan, distinguished by its two tone flowers. The upper part of the flower is white while the lip is a contrasting purple. The foliage and growth habit are the same as in the species. I have seen this occasionally incorrectly offered as Bletilla striata 'Alba', which should be solid white.