Lady's Slipper Seeds - Flower Plant

Lady's Slipper is a terrestrial orchid grown for its distinctive pouch-shaped flowers and attractive green foliage. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and specialized orchid collections in cool to temperate climates. The plant thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and consistent moisture. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental perennial for its unique floral form and woodland garden appeal.

Features

• Perennial terrestrial orchid
• Produces distinctive pouch-shaped flowers
• Suitable for woodland gardens and shaded borders
• Adapted to cool and temperate climates
• Attractive clump-forming green foliage
• Performs well in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Suitable for ornamental woodland planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cypripedium spp.
• Common Name (US): Lady's Slipper Orchid
• Seed Type / Variety: Mixed Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-8 (varies by species)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 60-180 days under sterile conditions with consistent moisture; germination is slow and often requires specialized orchid propagation techniques
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart