Orchid, Hardy Ladyslipper, Cypripedium GPH Anna Marie
Cypripedium

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um)
Additional cultivar information: (Cyp henryi x Cyp flavum)
Hybridized by Burch 2009

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds