Paphiopedilum, Slipper Orchid

 

This Paphiopedilum , one of the numerous slipper orchids,is Rosy Dawn. It grows prolifically for me, always flowering in the winter. The blooms last a Looong time. It is an Asian cross, as most of the non-terrestrial slipper orchids are. We do have some native terrestrial slipper orchids, but they are very difficult to grow in a garden. I advise against either purchasing or digging them in the wild. Most likely you will just wind up killing them, and they are too beautiful to risk that.