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The Showy Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae), one of the most stunning and iconic native orchids of North America. This beautiful wildflower stands out with its elegant blooms and lush foliage.

🌸 Flower Description:

• Color: The pouch (labellum) is a vibrant pink to magenta, while the upper petals and sepals are a crisp pure white, creating a striking contrast.

• Shape: True to the “lady’s slipper” name, the flower features a pouch-like structure at the bottom, which serves to trap insects for pollination.

• Size: Flowers are large—up to 4 inches (10 cm) across—and often appear in groups atop tall stems.

• Fragrance: Mildly fragrant, often with a sweet scent that can attract pollinators.

🌿 Foliage and Growth Habit:

• Leaves: Broad, lance-shaped, and conspicuously veined, with a soft, fuzzy texture.

• Arrangement: Alternately arranged along the stem; the foliage alone can be quite lush and ornamental.

• Height: Typically grows to 1.5–3 feet (45–90 cm) tall.

• Clumping Habit: Over time, this plant forms dense, showy clumps.

🌍 Habitat:

• Naturally found in wet meadows, bogs, stream banks, and open woodlands.

• Prefers cool, moist, acidic to neutral soils, often rich in organic matter.

• Thrives in part shade to dappled sunlight—ideal for woodland gardens or shady borders.

🔎 Botanical Features:

• Scientific Name: Cypripedium reginae

• Common Names: Showy Lady’s Slipper, Queen’s Lady’s Slipper, Royal Lady’s Slipper

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (typically May to July)

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–7

🌱 Conservation Note:

This orchid is protected in many areas due to habitat loss and over-collection. Never harvest from the wild—cultivated specimens are available from specialty growers.

The Showy Lady's Slipper is a botanical gem—both regal and rare.