Fairy-slipper
Calypso bulbosa
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Fairy-slipper grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation