Pitcherplant

Sarracenia × mitchelliana

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, acidic, peaty soil
pH:
4.5 - 5.5 (acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers bog-like 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 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o