Yellow Pitcherplant
Sarracenia flava
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sarraceniaceae
- Genus:
- Sarracenia
- Species:
- Sarracenia flava
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
black-headed pitcher plant moth (Exyra nigrocaput), Pitcher Plant Moth (Exyra semicrocea), Pitcher Plant Moth (Exyra fax), Tarachidia semiflava
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, acidic, sandy peat
- pH:
- 4.5 - 5.5 (acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers boggy, wetland conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Notes: Seeds require light for germination; do not cover.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o