Showy lady's slipper (Cypripedium reginae) sip-rih-PEE-dee-um REJ-in-ay Genus:  Cypripedium This terrestrial orchid has 3 to 7 oval to lance-shaped leaves. Unusual flowers almost 4 inches long, with a rose-pink floral globe under a pair of twisted petals, are borne singly or in pairs on upright stems in summer. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Suitable for a shady rock garden or woodland garden. Native to eastern North America. Care:  Grow in moist, fertile, leafy, humus-rich soil that is neutral to acidic. Prefers a sheltered site with light dappled shade or partial shade. Propagation:  Divide carefully in early or mid-spring and replant immediately. Plant some of the soil from the root ball with each division. Problems:  Gray mold (Botrytis), rust, Cercospora leaf spot, and slug damage.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, White Uses Rock Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials