Sarracenia Leah Wilkerson x Turtle Bog (SG)
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Sarracenia Leah Wilkerson x Turtle Bog (SG)
Leah Wilkerson is known for its tall stately pitchers. Turtle Bog is a cultivar of Sarracenia purpurea montana, known for its ruffled hood streaked with yellow.
Appearance will differ from plant to plant. Selection is done randomly. Last two photos show the parent plants.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
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
• Seed-grown Sarracenia, approximately 3 years old.
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Appearance changes with the seasons at the time of shipping. See below for more information.
Plants are grown outdoors at our nursery in Oregon and experience seasonal changes.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Fully developed pitchers typically appear by the end of the month.
• June-August: Full display of pitchers.
• September: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.