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Hybrid Ladyslipper 'Inge'

Cypripedium

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

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Genus

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

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Danger

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Maroon/Burgundy

Cream/Tan

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Herbaceous

This plant is fire-retardant

This plant is resistant to deer

Velvet/Fuzzy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

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

Usage

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Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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