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Cypripedium formosanum
Also Known As
- Formosas Lady's Slipper
Plant type
perennial, orchid
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Cypripedium formosanum plant details
Cypripedium formosanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring cream, pink and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium formosanum
- Plant type: perennial orchid
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream, pink and red blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, showy, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium formosanum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Cypripedium formosanum plant
How to Grow Cypripedium formosanum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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aka Cypripedium pubescens, American Valerian, Lady's Slipper, Nerveroot, Noah's Ark, Whippoorwill's Shoe, Yellow Lady's Slipper, Yellow Moccasin Flower
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Cypripedium 'Gisela', Cypripedium 'Gisela' (Frosch®), Gisela Ladyslipper
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cypripedium 'Lothar Pinkepank', Lothar Pinkepank Hardy Perennial Ladyslipper Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
3a-8a
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 8"-18"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Cypripedium 'Paul', Cypripedium 'Paul' (Frosch®), Paul Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-13"
Width: 8"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cypripedium 'Philipp', Philipp Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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