Sarracenia purpurea
Very pleased with the quality of the plants and arrived in great shape, cood packaging.
Native to the Florida Panhandle and through North Carolina. It has ground-hugging rain-catchers, sporting conspicuous purple-red leaves with wide, heavily patterned hoods. It grows slower than other types of Sarracenia but will form an impressive clump over time. Plant remains relatively short when fully mature, 6-8 inches. Tends to be deciduous during winter.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 4 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
• Very young plant, approximately 2 inches tall, shipped in a 3-inch pot.
• Acclimated for outdoor growing. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
Juvenile Plant
Each plant will require an additional 3-4 growing seasons to reach flowering maturity, depending on your climate.
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: Fully developed pitchers will gradually appear.
• 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.
Reviews
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Order went great
Bought three plants for my accomplice, she was delighted! Care instructions were clear and helpful, plants were packaged well. They have at least doubjj OK Ed in size in the last month. We will definitely be ordering again, and have recommended you to others.
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Very happy with the condition and size.
It appears that you care about your products. Thanks for getting the order out in a timely fashion.
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Great Service Advice & Products
Very communicative and supportive of my pest questions. The suggestions worked! Also, gave a free plant due to a delayed shipping issue. Dormant plans received are waking up, and are healthy.
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Perfect
This was a perfect specimen in pristine condition. It was packaged well and shipped quickly.
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Arrived in top shape
As usual I’m am pleased with my order. This plant arrived with intense red coloration. It is now resting in my garage for winter and I’m looking forward For its new growth come spring.
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Couldn't be more pleased!
The plant came in perfect shape, and a month in is growing like a champ!