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Cypripedium reginae

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um) (Info)
Species: reginae (ree-JIN-ay-ee) (Info)

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

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

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
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)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

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 seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive GoLonnyCA On Apr 7, 2008, GoLonnyCA from Rancho Mirage, CA wrote:

Beautiful!!! - no problems...and I have it in a pretty sunny location. I posted some pics at my home in Minneapolis, MN (this is the Minnesota state flower after all). The only negative is that it is expensive if bought by a reputable shop - I paid $100 for a single sprout over 5 years ago...I now have about 15 sprouts...$$$

Neutral smiln32 On Aug 19, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Leaves can cause a rash if they come in contact with the skin.

Neutral Baa On Aug 31, 2001, Baa wrote:

Terrestiral orchid from East North America, has 3-7 ovate to lance shaped, slightly ribbed leaves wich can reach to 9 inches long. The flowers are almost 4 inches long and are white with a pink inflated round 'slipper' which are borne either singly or in pairs. More than deserves its common name.

Flowers May-July. Enjoys a humus rich, well drained, leafy, acid soil.

Susceptable to botrytis (grey mould) and slug damage.

Please buy from a reputable source who do not harvest from the wild.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Leesburg, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia



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