Cypripedium reginae Lady Slipper |
| DescriptionCode: 4491 | Family: Orchidaceae | Genus: Cypripedium | Plant Type:Perennial | Flower spikes soar up to 3' above hairy, lime green foliage. Large flowers feature white sepal and petals with a fuchsia-pink slipper that can last 2 week or more. Mature plants will send up multiple flower spikes with up to 3 blooms each. Some reports that the leaf hairs can cause a skin reaction. | Blooms: Spring,Summer | | Growth Rate: Slow | Size Range: 18-30" tall x 12-24" wide |
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Cultural InformationExposure Part Shade | Soil: Average,Rich,Well-drained,Moist,Loam | 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