Cypripedium californicum
Also Known As
- Lady's Slipper Orchid
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Cypripedium californicum plant details
Cypripedium californicum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with dappled shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium californicum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, showy, unique, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium californicum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Noname Nursery
Gardening facts about Cypripedium californicum plant
How to Grow Cypripedium californicum
Sun Exposure
- dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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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