Cypripedium acaule White Lady’s Slipper Seeds - Flower Plant

Cypripedium acaule white lady’s slipper seeds grow into delicate, slow-growing perennial orchids with a clumping growth habit and distinctive slipper-shaped flowers. These plants are suited to cool temperate climates and thrive in shaded woodland environments. White lady’s slipper prefers acidic, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and requires stable, undisturbed conditions for establishment. They are commonly grown in naturalized garden settings where consistent moisture and shade support gradual development.

Features

• Slow-growing perennial orchid with clumping habit
• Suitable for cool temperate climates
• Prefers shaded, woodland-like environments
• Requires acidic, well-drained, organic-rich soil
• Suitable for naturalized and shaded garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cypripedium acaule
• Common Name (US): White Lady’s Slipper
• Seed Type / Variety: White flowering orchid type
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial orchid
• USDA Zones: 3-7
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season: February to April or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3-12 months; requires specific fungal association and controlled conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture required
• Mature Plant Size: 6-12 inches height, 6-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart