May to early September is the bloom time of the Queen Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae).
Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from late spring into early fall. It calls attention to itself because of its beautiful bloom and hairy stem sheathed with broad leaves. Unfortunately, the irritating hairs on the plant's leaves and stems do not deter ruthless poachers from turning this spectacular beauty into a rare resident in its own native habitats.
Yellow is the bloom color of the Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary in bloom color. The flowers always display a bright yellowness that stands out in a vegetational crowd. The color forms a beautiful contrast with the lush green of the plant's stout stem and thick leaves.
One to three feet (30.48 centimeters - 0.9144 meters) is the mature size of the Queen Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae).Specifically, this wild orchid can vary considerably in mature height. It draws the visitor's attention because of its perfect bloom, sheathing leaves and stout stem. But it is becoming extremely rare because of encroaching development and relentless poaching.
April to June is the bloom time of the Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring into early summer. It is one of the best known of North America's native orchids. It stands out in its native woodlands because of its bright bloom, mature size, stout stem and wide leaves.
April to July is the bloom time of the Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer. It is a welcome sight wherever it grows. It tolerates environmental stress the best of all lady's slippers.
Two feet (60.96 centimeters) is the mature size of the Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary in mature height. It is easy to find because of its drought tolerant capabilities. It stands out because of the color and shape of its prominent pink bloom.
Cypripedium reginae is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Queen Lady's Slipper.Specifically, a scientific name combines at least two words. The first identifies the genus, in which the shoe of Venus the goddess of beauty, Cypripedium, is the supposed model of the plant's much admired bloom. The second indicates the species, which is likened to a queen, reginae, in its stately beauty.
Three feet (0.9144 meters) is the mature size of the Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus).Specifically, this wild orchid is predictable in its mature height. Visitors to the plant's woodsy habitat tend not to overlook this North American native. Right off they will pick it out of a crowd because of its bright bloom, mature height and unusual shape.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Grass Pink Orchid (Pogonia ophioglossoides).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows northeastward from Kentucky all the way to the Mississippi River and into Minnesota. It can be found in Missouri.
The stem of my orchid is groing leafs, but my orchid has already bloom. what do i do now?
Orange is the bloom color of the Yellow Fringeless Orchid (Habenaria integra).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary much in its bloom color. The flowers form a cylindrical cluster at the very top of the plant's stem. They may be orange or yellow.
Green is the bloom color of the Bracted Orchid (Habenaria viridis var. bracteata).Specifically, the wild orchid's bloom is inconspicuous. It is accompanied by a very small white spur that looks like the tiniest of sacs and that forms on the underside of the bloom lip. But it is overshadowed by the bracts or modified leaves that grow straight out from each flowery cluster.
Green is the bloom color of the Satyr Orchid (Habenaria viridis var. bracteata).Specifically, the wild orchid's bloom is inconspicuous. It is accompanied by a very small white spur that looks like the tiniest of sacs and that forms on the underside of the bloom lip. But it is overshadowed by the bracts or modified leaves that grow straight out from each flowery cluster.