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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
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
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 30"
Width: 12"
- sun
- standing water - high
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 8"-10"
- sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Pitcher Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 30"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular
aka Sarracenia 'Red Bug'
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-14"
Width: 15"-20"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - high
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