Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cypripedium

Species:

Cypripedium montanum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors with organic matter

Germination Information