herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 2a β Zone 7b
A delicate woodland orchid producing a single pink or purple slipper-shaped flower with a pouch-like labellum. Requires cool, moist conditions and is best left undisturbed in naturalized woodland settings.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.33β0.75β² tall Γ 0.25β0.5β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 2aZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 7b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere: North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming