Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sarraceniaceae

Genus:

Sarracenia

Species:

Sarracenia oreophila

USDA Symbol:

SAOR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Historically dependent on periodic fire to reduce woody competition in bog and seepage habitats. Resprouts from rhizomes after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to boggy areas with high water table

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and cold stratification. Surface sow on moist peat; germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI