Iris ensata Satozakura Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold' is

Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold' is an incredible selection of the normally yellow-flowered hardy Asian ground orchid

Bletilla 'First Kiss'

but not nearly as fast as other forms of Polygonatum commutatum we've grown

The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and an array of moths and butterflies

Iris ensata Satozakura Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold' isIris 'Satozakura' is a superb selection of Japanese iris, introduced by Japan's Kamo Nursery in 1993. This vigorous selection is topped with masses of huge, soft pink flowers atop 40" tall stalks, starting for us in mid to late May. As with all Japanese iris, it can be grown as a marginal aquatic or in regular garden soil as long as it doesn't stay dry for extended periods. Watch our Plant Spotlight video for more information.