Lady Slippers

Just wanted to let you know that it is illegal in Minnesota to transplant Lady Slippers since they are our state flower. I did enjoy your article, however.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/18/2016 @ 11:40 am

This depends on where you are getting the plants from. If you have permission from a private land owner, you can buy or remove Lady Slipper Orchids.
If you are on public land, it is against the law to remove a Lady Slipper Orchid.
This article explains the law.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/gardens/native_plant/orchidtransplanting.pdf ^[1]

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