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    • Photo of Cypripedium kentuckiense flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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    Cypripedium kentuckiense

    Also Known As

    • Lady's Slipper Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Cypripedium kentuckiense plant details

    Cypripedium kentuckiense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium kentuckiense

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium kentuckiense

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cypripedium kentuckiense has the largest flowers of the lady's slipper orchids with a large cream-coloured pouch and maroon sepals and petals. Stems can reach 80 cm (32 in.) tall with 1-2 flowers per stem. Blooms in May/June. It is the southern cousin of our C. parviflorum. Reportedly easy to grow in regular to slightly acidic woodland conditions. Blooming size. Seed grown.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, yellow w/ brown, attractive pleated foliage Zone 2-9. 12"-24", Tennessee, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cypripedium kentuckiense plant

    How to Grow Cypripedium kentuckiense

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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