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    Sarracenia rubra

    Also Known As

    • Sweet Pitcher Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, carnivorous

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 15"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Sarracenia rubra plant details

    Sarracenia rubra is an evergreen perennial carnivorous with chartreuse, green, red and variegated foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia rubra

    Plant type: perennial carnivorous
    Plant family: sarraceniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green, red and variegated
    Mature size: 15 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia rubra

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: acidic

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Red pitchers that grow more intense in color as the season progresses.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sarracenia rubra plant

    How to Grow Sarracenia rubra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • red
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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