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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
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
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By: Kristine Paulus
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By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cypripedium for your garden
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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