Species Orchid, Cypripedium, Lesser Yellow Lady's Slipper
Cypripediumparviflorum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um)
Species: parviflorum (par-VEE-flor-um)

Synonym:Cypripedium parviflorus

Synonym:Cypripedium parviflora

Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting

Unknown