Sarracenia alata x purpurea

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12532
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This natural hybrid, commonly referred to as exornata, produces stout pitchers with yellow and red colors blended throughout. Grow this plant in a very sunny and warm location. Look for its best pitchers of the season in late summer.

Plants You Receive
Plants are shipped in 4-inch pots with proper growing media. Each plant is a division from select mother plants in our collection. Pitchers are expected to reach 4-6 inches during their first season after division.

All cold hardy plants are grown outdoors at our nursery in Oregon and experience the changes of the seasons. Care instructions are provided.

Please watch the monthly video podcast for examples of how your plant may look at this time of the year and important growing tips for the season.

Type of Plant
Cold hardy perennial for outdoor growing.

Size of Adult Plants
8 inches tall.

Sunlight
Full sun, 6 or more hours of direct sunlight.

Water
Use mineral-free water or water low in minerals (less than 50 parts per million). Keep the soil wet by setting the plant in a dish of standing water.

Soil
Use 1 part peat moss and 1 part perlite (or washed river sand). Avoid fertilizers, regular garden soil, and compost.

Growing Season
April - October. Pitchers will brown at the onset of winter dormancy.

Winter Care
Hardy of winter frost. Mulch in USDA zones 7 and colder.
Features an arrow-shaped hood.

Reviews

  • 5
    Great specimens.

    Posted by Tim on June 18, 2017

    Best packaged plants I have received from any grower. Plants were healthy and perfect size to get started in hot Texas sun. Very unique plant.