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Species Orchid, Lady's Slipper Orchid, Andrews' Cypripedium

Cypripediumx andrewsii

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Family

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um)

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Synonym

Cypripedium × favillianum

Cypripedium × landonii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Brown/Bronze

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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