Cypripedium Michael Pastel Erigeron The basal rosette of cutleaf

The basal rosette of cutleaf

I would recommend against using it anywhere south of Zone 8

composed of 3" wide

which sported from another hard-to-find NC introduction

I'd grow this species for the leaves alone

Cypripedium Michael Pastel Erigeron The basal rosette of cutleafCypripedium 'Michael Pastel' is a splendid almost pure white flowered form of Cypripedium 'Michael', which is a small growing hybrid of two Chinese native species, Cypripedium henryi and Cypripedium macranthos. The 10 12" tall stalks, adorned with pleated green leaves, are topped in late spring with a striking pure white pouch, backed by three white ivory sepals. Our offerings are all flowering sized plants. Planting your Cypripedium orchid.