Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sarraceniaceae

Genus:

Darlingtonia

Species:

Darlingtonia californica

USDA Symbol:

DACA5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green, purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on moist sphagnum moss; germination is slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI