Cypripedium segawae Erigeron small offset bulbs and lots

small offset bulbs and lots of seed start the 7-year process over again

coloring is brightest in spring

It's also far more moisture tolerant than its cousin

Tom Ranney

One sight of the perfectly formed balls of pure white held atop the magically unfolding leaves in early spring

Cypripedium segawae Erigeron small offset bulbs and lots(aka: Cypripedium segawai) Cypripedium segawae is an endangered Taiwanese ladyslipper orchid from Hualien Province, where it can be found hanging off the steep forested mountain cliffs between 4,000' and 6,000' elevation. The fuzzy leaves make a lovely foil for the 10" tall spikes of bright yellow pouches and similarly colored sepals. Compared to most ladyslipper orchids, Cypripedium segawae has a long, 9 month growing season, emerging early and