This showy variety of Sarracenia flava is gorgeous from any angle. The entire pitcher turns dark orange-red, including most of the exterior, the mouth, and both sides of the lid. Under full sun, the lid produces copious amounts of nectar that is great for luring and trapping yellow jackets! To maintain its rich color, you will definitely need at least 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight per day. This one loves it bright and sunny! It also helps if you have a long growing season.
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 have rhizomes 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 purchased several dormant Sarracenia Flava Atropurpurea recently this spring, and the flowers and pitchers that emerged soon thereafter are easily among the healthiest and most robust sarracenias that I've gotten from various carnivorous plant retailers. It's a formidable challenge to grow them here in Michigan, but the guys at Sarracenia Northwest really keep their promises in acclimating them to the north. When they say "cold-hardy" they mean it!
The flava was packed extremely well and came through the mail in excellent shape. The plant is now sending up new pitchers and is looking nice.
It came packaged very well with multiple growth points. I’m excited to see it color up!
The plant was received in excellent condition. It was larger than I expected.It's growing very fast and looks great. I am very happy with the quality plants I receive from you. I will highly recommend you. Thanks
Sarracenia flava is my favorite North American pitcher plant and I am so glad I got this one from Narracenia Northwest. Excellent plant. You can always count on them to ship the best quality and nice big plants!
