Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium acaule

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Pink

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Avoid alkaline soils; prefers forested areas with leaf litter

Germination Information