Cypripedium kentuckiense Lady Slipper |
| DescriptionCode: 8034 | Family: Orchidaceae | Genus: Cypripedium | Plant Type:Perennial | The largest flowered of all the Cypripedium and one of the easiest to grow! Petals and sepals are greenish striped and mottled with purple while the very large lip, or pouch, is a creamy ivory or pale yellow. Best grown in the shade with 2-3 hrs. of morning sun. | Blooms: Summer | | Growth Rate: Slow | Size Range: 16-20' tall x 8-10" wide |
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Cultural InformationExposure
Shade | Soil: Rich,Well-drained,Moist,Loam,Prefers Acidic Soil | Water Use: Moderate | Maintenance: Low | Hardiness Zone: 3,4,5,6,7,8 Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F |
| Features and Benefits Attracts Butterflies | May Naturalize | Showy Flowers | Tolerates moist soil | |
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Grown by: Blooming Nursery,Inc & Blooming Junction
3839 SW Golf Course Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 Ph: (503) 357-2904 Fax: (503) 357-2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com