Is it normal for Bletilla striata to die back in the Winter?

[estación seca]

No plants have thin leaves that survive a hard freeze. The plants themselves survive.

[Paphluvr]

Originally Posted by estación seca

No plants have thin leaves that survive a hard freeze. The planes themselves survive.

The temperatures here in MI are comparable, mine didn’t survive. I think they are only hardy to Zone 6, I’m in Zone 5. At the time I was living about 10 miles inland from Lake Huron.

The funny thing is, though, I had some gladiolus make it through the Winter planted on a South facing sandy slope. Normally here in MI it’s recommended to dig them up in Fall and replant in Spring.

[RiverbankMudlark]

Originally Posted by estación seca

No plants have thin leaves that survive a hard freeze. The plants themselves survive.

Unless the plant with thin leaves is bamboo. Then the leaves will live through whatever freezing conditions the weather throws at them.

We have some bamboo plants growing outside of the house in big pots, and I swear, they can't even be bothered even when they bent down to the ground from the weight of the snow on them.