Three of those patches have vanished. Perhaps the soil-and-plant community will heal itself, and the bumblebees that the yellow lady-slippers need as pollen couriers will recover.

In exchange for nectar and energy, the insect is the unwitting agent whereby the pink lady's-slipper accomplishes cross-fertilization, the holy grail in the plant world.

A myth about New Hampshire's state wildflower, the pink lady slipper, might just be the reason why they are now so prevalent.

Flowers – wild or otherwise – aren’t in my realm of expertise by a long shot, but I’d tend to agree with the showy lady’s slipper recommendation. I certainly enjoy looking at them.

It's called the small yellow lady's slipper, and it is an endangered species in Ohio. It grows only here and in one other site, in Geauga County. The plant requires a delicate balance of shade and ...

Lady's Slipper transplanted at Brighton Beach for restoration plan. 100 yellow Lady's Slipper have been planted by volunteers.

The most noticeable difference between the two yellow lady’s slippers is the flower size. The flowers of the large yellow lady’s slipper are twice the size as the small one and the plant is ...

The pink and white lady’s slipper (Cypripedium reginae), also known as the showy lady’s slipper or queen’s lady slipper, was adopted as the state flower in 1902. Credit: Courtesy of the ...

The lady’s slipper sac-like flower is composed of fused petals that form a hollow pouch. The color and fragrance lure bees (bumblebees in particular) inside through a hole in the center of the ...

Explore a stunning collection of rare wild orchid varieties that will add an elegant touch to your garden landscape and create a one-of-a-kind outdoor space.

The Spider Lily is a unique beauty, with long, slender white petals that curve out like spider legs. Blooming from late summer to early fall, it fills your garden with a sweet fragrance and a striking ...