Clustered Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium fasciculatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–18" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, CO, ID, MT and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees
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Clustered lady's slipper is a rare native orchid with distinctive pouch-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. This delicate woodland plant prefers shaded conditions and can be challenging to establish, requiring specific soil conditions and mycorrhizal relationships to thrive.
In an HOA neighborhood
Clustered Lady's Slipper takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely rare and protected species
- Can appear weedy or absent when dormant
- Difficult to maintain and may die back unpredictably
Wildlife value
The unique flowers attract native bees and other small pollinators. As a native orchid, it provides specialized habitat value for woodland ecosystems.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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