Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sarraceniaceae

Genus:

Sarracenia

Species:

Sarracenia ×areolata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

Red, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Mississippi

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, sandy peat

pH:

4.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wetland conditions typical of bogs

Germination Information