California Pitcherplant

Darlingtonia californica

California Pitcherplant

NoahElhardt (talk

Taxonomy

Division:: Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:: Sarraceniaceae
Genus:: Darlingtonia
Species:: Darlingtonia californica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:: Perennial
Growth Habit:: Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:: 3-4 ft
Light Requirements:: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:: High
Bloom Months:: apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:: Red, Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:: nutrient-poor, sandy, peaty soil
pH:: 4.0 - 6.0 (acidic)
Drainage:: excellent drainage required
Moisture:: consistently moist
Notes:: often found in serpentine seeps and bogs

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: 90 days of cool/moist stratification at 38°F. Planting into peat moss.

Establishment: This plant's range generally runs along the far western edge of the United states (California, Oregon and Washington) and Canada.

Source: npn.rngr.net