Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium arietinum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Wisconsin, Canada: Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors with organic matter

Germination Information