This plant has numerous white spots on the upper parts of the pitcher. They appear on the front underneath the lip and extend around to the back. The hood showcases an elegant pattern of red veins and frilled edges. A mature plant will develop a large rhizome that can be easily divided. Pitchers also last throughout winter.
The plant was named after a beloved friend, Margaret Eng. She worked at the Outdoor School in Portland, Oregon, and was a strong advocate for introducing the natural sciences to schoolchildren. Hundreds of kids knew her as "Lorax." We were lucky to have known a gentle yet passionate soul, so we named this plant after her Outdoor School nickname.
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
• 2nd-season division from select mother plants. These divisions have a more vigorous root system when compared to recent divisions.
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Early season pitchers are often thin and wispy.
• June-August: Non-carnivorous leaves may appear alongside thin pitchers.
• September: Stunning vibrant pitchers finally appear.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
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