desert plants

Lady Slipper Orchid

Pricing Tier:

Growth Rate:

Slow to Moderate

Water Needs:

Moderate (keep consistently moist but well-drained)

Sunlight:

Dappled shade to morning sun (protect from midday heat)

Size at Maturity:

12–18″ tall, with flower spikes 6–12″ long

Plant Highlights:

Charming slipper-shaped pouches (labellum) in various colors—white, pink, yellow, maroon
Hardy perennials in temperate climates; flair for woodland rock gardens
Requires cool winters and moist roots—needs high-organic, acidic soil
Winter-deciduous foliage; emerges fresh in spring
Blooms in late spring to early summer