New England Wild Flower Society

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Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum

small yellow lady's slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum)

Yellow lady's-slippers are probably the best plants to start with for someone looking to get into the world of native orchids. With a yellow flower and red sepbal, it offers a great color contrast. This subspecies is short, and like all ladyslippers, deer love to eat them, so protect your new plants well!

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Height: 10-14 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Specimen


North American Distribution


small yellow lady's slipper - Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum from Native Plant Trust
small yellow lady's slipper - Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum from Native Plant Trust
small yellow lady's slipper - Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum from Native Plant Trust