These little beauties are called Cypripedium calceolus

It can be difficult to transplant. This plant needs deep, organic soil to thrive. It is one of the easiest native orchids to maintain in a woodland garden. "Nursery-grown" plants of this type are often poached from the wild, so verify that the plants are nursery propagated before purchasing one. This plant is considered an NC Significantly Rare species.

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