Cypripedium californicum, California Lady's Slipper deer-resistant golden-yellow blossoms on bare stems

golden-yellow blossoms on bare stems in late winter

Palmate leaves with jagged edges are an enticing combination with hosta and other woodland dwellers

) In spring

taken Oct 2024)

mildew resistant

Cypripedium californicum, California Lady's Slipper deer-resistant golden-yellow blossoms on bare stemsA charming west coast native that enjoys the stream sides of southern Oregon and northern California, sometimes growing near the carnivorous Darlingtonia californica. Small flowers with bright white pouches and lemon yellow sepals on stems up to 3 feet tall in May June. These plants were flask grown from seeds collected near O'Brien, Oregon. They do tend to require some summer heat to do well. Minimum temperature: 20 F