Sarracenia alata Night
$59.95
Sarracenia alata Orthus (Improved Night)
$149.95
"Orthus" is a carefully selected specimen resulting from the self-crossing of "Night." Its pitchers are tall and remarkably dark, even darker than "Night" itself. It thrives where the sun shines brightly, nights are warm, and the growing season is long. In late summer, this plant produces its largest pitchers of the season, with very dark colors that extend down the pitcher before fading to green. "Orthus" has become one of our favorite plants in the nursery.
GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 18 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
• Mature division from select mother plants.
• Shipped potted in a 4-inch pot.
• Care instructions and our 30-day guarantee are included.
ABOUT MATURE DIVISIONS
After we divide our mother plants, we allow the rhizomes to mature for at least one full growing season, sometimes two, before including them in our inventory. You get a much more vigorous and robust plant than one that has been recently divided.
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.
• Plants are shipped potted.
• Shipping days are shown below.
• The cutoff time is 9 AM (Pacific), the day prior to a scheduled shipping day.
• Hardy perennials are safe to ship in winter.
• For extra security of your plants, Signature Delivery or Post Office Pickup is available upon request at checkout at no additional charge.
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Reviews
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A month in...
This plant arrived nicely wrapped and vigorous appearing. A month in, the pitchers are just beginning to open up along with plenty of new growth.
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Stunning and healthy Sarracenia!
Hello again! Only my second plant order but wow! This Sarracenia is absolutely gorgeous, healthy and not to mention very big! Since planting in my mini bog it has put on 3 new pitchers in a month. Very much recommend!
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Beautiful dark pitchers
I received a nearly full-grown plant with beautiful dark pitchers. The packaging was perfect and the plant had experienced a flawless shipment. Always always always impressed with the plants from Sarracenia Northwest!
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Another great experience!
The plant came without any pitchers but even then I can tell that its healthy!
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Beautiful Alata Dark
Came packaged exceptionally well. Beautiful plant. Looking forward to it growing up. Put it out side to let it go dormant. Spring is going to be fun this year.