Pitcherplant

Sarracenia × flavopurpurea

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sarraceniaceae
Genus:
Sarracenia
Species:
Sarracenia × flavopurpurea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
Red

Native Range

United States: North Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, sandy, acidic soil
pH:
4.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Thrives in boggy conditions with high humidity.

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 90 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o