Description:
Cypripedium kentuckiense, commonly referred to as Kentucky lady's slipper, is the largest flower in its genus, featuring a creamy ivory or pale yellow lip with greenish striped and mottled purple petals. This striking orchid is native to the central United States, thriving in deep ravines with acidic, sandstone soils. It typically blooms in early to mid-May, producing large, pocketbook-shaped flowers. Preferring slightly moist, organically rich soils, it is best suited for woodland settings with light, high shade. Bees are its primary pollinators, making it an important plant for local ecosystems.
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- [1] Cypripedium kentuckiense: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Cypripedium kentuckiense: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [3] Cypripedium kentuckiense: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 27, 2025
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| Plant Delights | Cypripedium kentuckiense |
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