Want to Try Growing an Orchid? These Are the Best Types

Showy Lady Slipper showing off

Showy lady slippers are the tallest native northern orchid, the U.S. Forest Service reported, and the perennials bloom between May and August, depending upon location, with individual flowers generally last 7-14 days. With the warm weather and rain, a Showy Lady Slipper has produced two blooms as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This particular Minnesota State flower can be found near the Monet Bridge in the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. ]]>

Want to Try Growing an Orchid? These Are the Best Types

Orchids have stunning flowers that will bloom for months at a time. While some are finicky, these are the easiest, most rewarding types to grow.