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Sarracenia minor

Also Known As

  • Hooded Pitcher Plant

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 6b-11

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Sarracenia minor plant details

Sarracenia minor is a semi-evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia minor

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia minor

USDA Zones: 6b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Distinct hood covers most of the opening. White dots on upper portions of pitcher throat. Grows in upright clumps. Hardy to below 0F.

Gardening facts about Sarracenia minor plant

How to Grow Sarracenia minor

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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