Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium candidum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Canada: Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, calcareous, well-drained soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers calcareous fens and wet prairies

Germination Information