Cypripedium segawae Lilium green splotched on the outside

green splotched on the outside base and purple-black inside

The inflorescence that appears before the leaves emerge is composed of a 1/2" tall pale-pink thimble-shaped spathe with purple speckling around the top

Despite sounding like it was named after an ED clinic

(aka: Matteuccia 'Fanfare') Matteuccia 'The King' is an amazing selection of ostrich fern

Cypripedium segawae Lilium green splotched on the outside(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