Cypripedium pubescens Lady's Slipper |
| DescriptionCode: 8033 | Family: Orchidaceae | Genus: Cypripedium | Plant Type:Perennial | Having more moderate water needs than other of the species, this is also one of the first to bloom. Blooms are large with a deep yellow slipper and long yellow to brown corkscrew shaped lateral petals. Probably the easiest native orchid to grow, it will form large clumps of over 20 blooms in time when happy. | Blooms: Spring | | Growth Rate: Slow | Size Range: 14-24" tall x 10-12" wide |
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Cultural InformationExposure Part Shade Shade | Soil: Average,Rich,Well-drained,Moist,Loam,Prefers Acidic Soil | Water Use: Moderate | Maintenance: Medium | 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