| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: maroon, white, green |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Inflorescence Height: | 10 inches |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
![Date: c. 1869
illustration [as Cypripedium barbatum grandiflorum] from 'Flore d](/pics/2022-02-15/scvirginia/394223-250.jpg "Date: c. 1869
illustration [as Cypripedium barbatum grandiflorum] from 'Flore d")
