Carnivorous Plants
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At our nursery, this adorable cultivar captures a lot of attention. It has an unusual pitcher formation, like a flattened pipe that flares upwards - or, more endearingly, like a baby swaddled in white cloth, looking up at the clouds. The spectacular elephantine hood is white with thick red veins. Growth is rosetted and lower to the ground than most Sarracenia, but pitchers are still held upright. The plant's girth makes up for what it may lack in height, with mature plants reaching a foot in tall. "Skywatcher" offers its most eye-catching pitchers in late season.
Plants You Receive
Small-sized plants are shipped in 3.5-inch pots. They are 1-year old divisions from select mother plants in the collection. Last two photos are representative of plants for sale.
All cold-hardy perennials are grown outdoors at our nursery in Oregon. Their appearance will change with the seasons.
April-May: Emerging from dormancy. Pitchers from the previous season will be cut off.
June-September: Plants are in active growth. Best growth occurs in late summer.
October-December: Plants stop growing and wil have fewer pitchers.
January-March: Plants are still dormant. Pitchers from the previous season will be cut off.
April-May: Emerging from dormancy. Pitchers from the previous season will be cut off.
June-September: Plants are in active growth. Best growth occurs in late summer.
October-December: Plants stop growing and wil have fewer pitchers.
January-March: Plants are still dormant. Pitchers from the previous season will be cut off.
General Care
Type of Plant: Cold-hardy perennial for outdoor container growing.
Sunlight: Full sun, 6+ hours of direct sunlight, during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less). Set in standing water to keep media wet.
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite. No garden soil, compost, or fertilizer.
Winter: Dormant. Mulch in USDA zones 6 or colder.
Care info will be provided.