This is an alpine habitat... notice no trees on limestone. The slippers grow in wet seeps in this environment. The sun when it comes out is bright but the growing season is extremely short and this area is often bathed in fog and mist for extended periods. The area is an ecolological reserve very rich in unique flora that grow in alipne calcareous soils. The green patches you see are dwarf willow species. These flower June July depending on when spring arrives.