This cross is rarely encountered in cultivation. Yet, it stands out as a striking deviation from the abundance of white-top pitcher hybrids that are so popular. Pitchers are almost pure yellow-green in early summer. The lid is domed, broad, elongated, and cowled over the black-rimmed mouth. Though a simple plant, the vivid color and the concealed opening to the trap give this one a unique appearance. In late season, the hoods darken under the summer sun.
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.
GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 14 inches in favorable conditions.
Peak Season: Mid-season, with its best pitchers typically appearing from June through August.
Sunlight: Full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the growing season.
Water: Keep the soil wet with rainwater, distilled water, or other low-mineral water of 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.
Complete Growing Guide: How to Grow Sarracenia
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 gradually appear.
June-August: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
September: Plant may show signs of slowing down.
October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
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