Cypripedium Maria Oreocharis but seems to have little

but seems to have little resemblance to Agave americana

The base of the upright foliage emerges bright purple in early spring

long green leaves that emerge from a central stem in late March

you have to see this in spring to believe it

The flowers are a delightful blend of orange and pink

Cypripedium Maria Oreocharis but seems to have littleCypripedium 'Maria' is a 1991 Werner Frosch hybrid, the result of a romantic interlude between Cypripedium parviflorum v. parviflorum and Cypripedium macranthos var. speciosum. The result is a vigorous hybrid which, in mid spring, produces 14" tall stalks of flowers with white pockets, occasionally stained with burgundy near the top, then complemented by twisted sepals of dark burgundy. Our offerings of Cypripedium 'Maria' are all flowering sized