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Cypripedium acaule
Also Known As
- Moccasin Flower
- Pink Lady's Slipper
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Cypripedium acaule plant details
Cypripedium acaule is a challenging to grow broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium acaule
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium acaule
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Cypripedium acaule
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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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