A Sarracenia with orange flowers! Rare amongst North American pitcher plants, the fiery-orange flowers of Siskiyou Autumn appear in early to mid spring, dropping their petals by June. Pitchers are neon yellow and very tall, borne in dense clusters on narrow rhizomes that frequently divide. Traps are capped with oversized, undulating lids held at an upright angle. The yellow leaves eventually turn ruddy orange by late summer and fall. Pitchers on an adult plant will often last into early winter. Its best growth occurs in mid to late summer.
GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 16 inches.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• 2nd-season division from select mother plants. (See below.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing. Appearance will change with the seasons. (See below.)
• Shipped potted. Care instructions are included.
ABOUT RHIZOME DIVISIONS
• Medium divisions are generally twice as large as small divisions. They also have more pitchers and a fuller appearance.
• All divisions are matured for at least one full growing season, sometimes two. These 2nd-season divisions are more vigorous and robust than recent divisions.
SEASONAL APPEARANCE
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Fully developed pitchers will start to appear.
• June: Full display of pitchers. This plant will look its best!
• July-August: Plant will slow down when it’s hot. Some minor spotting.
• September-October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
I received 4 of these in Nov in Portland, OR, in great condition. I put them out on our deck in the middle of a heavy rainstorm. In between the rain, I went out to look at them- a yellow jacket was hovering by one of the openings, it landed, fell in, and tried to climb out unsuccessfully. Really cool to see- they must have an odor to attract them.
It seemed to suffer very little from shipping. Very pleased.
Fantastic shipping packing!!
Received with pitchers in the teens", one month on with four new pitchers the tallest 13". Amazed how house flies are addicted to this plant. This is the sixth plant ordered and now need a wish list page for more.
Plants arrive fast and well packaged. I have had great luck with everything I've purchased.
Arrived in excellent condition!!! It's gotten even bigger since I've put it outside...thinking of what to order next!!!
Growing well
