Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sarraceniaceae

Genus:

Sarracenia

Species:

Sarracenia × catesbaei

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:

Red

Native Range

United States: Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, sandy, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers boggy conditions, avoid alkaline soils

Germination Information