Mountain Lady’s Slipper
Cypripedium montanum
(also known as Large lady’s slipper, White lady’s slipper, Moccasin flower, Mountain ladyslipper)
zones 2-6
5 seed capsules
Orchids in Idaho?? Yep. There are species from nine different genera found in Idaho. Mountain Lady’s Slipper is from the Cypripedium genus and has showy flowers (May-June) that are smaller and more numerous than other species in the genus. It is the most common of the lady’s slipper orchids native to Idaho, but remains a rare sight due to its fickle germination requirements, the long period needed to reach maturity, and hikers’ tendency to pluck the pretty flowers. They are well worth any attempt to cultivate.
The seeds are tiny and described by many as “dust-like”. For this reason, we choose to sell Mountain Lady’s Slipper seed in its original container: the dried ovary where the seeds developed.
NOTE: in an effort to keep the seed capsules whole, they are shipped in a small box to avoid crushing by postal processing. This results in an increased shipping charge, reflected in the seed cost.
Sorry, this product is not available for shipping to Canada.
Mountain Lady’s Slipper, like all orchids, is notoriously difficult to grow outside of where it chooses to appear. Seeds are tiny and slow to germinate. Growth requirements are highly selective and often depend on specific fungal relationships.
Should you accept the challenge, we recommend crushing the seed capsules and mixing the entire contents with a small amount of sand or sawdust. Sprinkle the seed over an acidic, peaty soil in a promising location (shady and moist, but not boggy) where the plants will not need to be moved. Germination and growth are slow, so be patient!
Cypripedium montanum
(also known as Large lady’s slipper, White lady’s slipper, Moccasin flower, Mountain ladyslipper)
zones 2-6
5 seed capsules
Orchids in Idaho?? Yep. There are species from nine different genera found in Idaho. Mountain Lady’s Slipper is from the Cypripedium genus and has showy flowers (May-June) that are smaller and more numerous than other species in the genus. It is the most common of the lady’s slipper orchids native to Idaho, but remains a rare sight due to its fickle germination requirements, the long period needed to reach maturity, and hikers’ tendency to pluck the pretty flowers. They are well worth any attempt to cultivate.
The seeds are tiny and described by many as “dust-like”. For this reason, we choose to sell Mountain Lady’s Slipper seed in its original container: the dried ovary where the seeds developed.
NOTE: in an effort to keep the seed capsules whole, they are shipped in a small box to avoid crushing by postal processing. This results in an increased shipping charge, reflected in the seed cost.
Sorry, this product is not available for shipping to Canada.
Mountain Lady’s Slipper, like all orchids, is notoriously difficult to grow outside of where it chooses to appear. Seeds are tiny and slow to germinate. Growth requirements are highly selective and often depend on specific fungal relationships.
Should you accept the challenge, we recommend crushing the seed capsules and mixing the entire contents with a small amount of sand or sawdust. Sprinkle the seed over an acidic, peaty soil in a promising location (shady and moist, but not boggy) where the plants will not need to be moved. Germination and growth are slow, so be patient!
Cypripedium montanum
(also known as Large lady’s slipper, White lady’s slipper, Moccasin flower, Mountain ladyslipper)
zones 2-6
5 seed capsules
Orchids in Idaho?? Yep. There are species from nine different genera found in Idaho. Mountain Lady’s Slipper is from the Cypripedium genus and has showy flowers (May-June) that are smaller and more numerous than other species in the genus. It is the most common of the lady’s slipper orchids native to Idaho, but remains a rare sight due to its fickle germination requirements, the long period needed to reach maturity, and hikers’ tendency to pluck the pretty flowers. They are well worth any attempt to cultivate.
The seeds are tiny and described by many as “dust-like”. For this reason, we choose to sell Mountain Lady’s Slipper seed in its original container: the dried ovary where the seeds developed.
NOTE: in an effort to keep the seed capsules whole, they are shipped in a small box to avoid crushing by postal processing. This results in an increased shipping charge, reflected in the seed cost.
Sorry, this product is not available for shipping to Canada.
Mountain Lady’s Slipper, like all orchids, is notoriously difficult to grow outside of where it chooses to appear. Seeds are tiny and slow to germinate. Growth requirements are highly selective and often depend on specific fungal relationships.
Should you accept the challenge, we recommend crushing the seed capsules and mixing the entire contents with a small amount of sand or sawdust. Sprinkle the seed over an acidic, peaty soil in a promising location (shady and moist, but not boggy) where the plants will not need to be moved. Germination and growth are slow, so be patient!