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Lady Slipper?
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Posted by
dighappy z7 NJ (
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Tue, May 3, 05 at 23:42
Every year I get a bunch of these lovely flowers blooming in a wooded area on my property. I thought they might be lady slippers and although they have not fully bloomed, I am hoping someone can give me a definite ID. If a pic of the plant when it has fully bloomed is needed I can post a few more pics when they have matured. Can anyone confirm that these are Lady Slippers or are they something else. Thanks.
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RE: Lady Slipper?
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| Yep! Without a doubt, it is a ladyslipper (Cypripedium acaule). |
RE: Lady Slipper?
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| It will be clearer when it's in full bloom, but it sure looks like a pink lady's slipper. You're very lucky. Whatever you're doing or not doing, don't change a thing. |
RE: Lady Slipper?
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| As Ron said, without a doubt C. acuale. The best way to cultivate these is to simply leave them alone! Not uncommon plants but a lovely thing to have growing naturally on your land. PF |
RE: Lady Slipper?
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- Posted by KWoods Cold z7 Long Is (My Page) on
Wed, May 4, 05 at 10:38
| Another vote for stemless lady slipper. You can tell it 'cause it's the only one with two basal leaves. Nice pictures, I like all the pine needles showing that it's right where it belongs. Yours are about a week ahead of the ones here. |
RE: Lady Slipper?
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| I never mess with these guys and enjoy them just where they are. I have about 16 of them growing in one little section of the woods and many others spread out a little more. It's funny as a good portion of our property is wooded (only have 3.5 acres) but this little piece of woods is the only place I have seen them growing. I will post more pics when they have fully bloomed. Thanks for your responses. |
RE: Lady Slipper? Updated pics
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| Here are several "Ladies" in full bloom. They are so lovely and boy do they spread. DH found that we also have them in the back of the property. 
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