Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens
large yellow lady's slipper (Cypripedium pubescens)
Yellow lady's-slippers are probably the best plants to start with for someone looking to get into the world of native orchids. The flowers have a deep yellow lip with sepals ranging from light brown to green. This larger subspecies is, like all ladyslippers, susceptible to deer browsing: protect your new plants well!
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Bloom Color: Yellow
Characteristics & Attributes
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Ornamental Interest
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North American Distribution
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust