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

Cypripedium guttatum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um)
Species
guttatum (goo-TAH-tum)
Synonym
Cypripedium bouffordianum
Sun Exposure
Light 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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

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Gardener's Notes:

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Brandon, FL (Zone 9b) | February 2009 | neutral

Beautiful plant!! I'm in Florida, ZONE 9, would really be interetsed in this plant if it would survive our heat waves.

G
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a) | September 2006 | positive

The Spotted Lady Slipper is a native wild flower in Alaska, but not common. They have two large leaves per steam. The flowers are cream...Read More

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