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    • Photo of Sarracenia minor by Cactus Jungle

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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.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    aka Yellow Pitcher Plant, Yellow Trumpet Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • standing water - high
    Photo of Sarracenia flava flower, form by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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    Sarracenia 'Love Bug'

    aka Sarracenia 'Lovebug', Lovebug Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 8"-10"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Sarracenia 'Love Bug' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle'

    aka Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle ', Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Sarracenia flava hybrids

    aka Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Sarracenia flava hybrids flower, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Sarracenia rubra

    aka Sweet Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 15"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Sarracenia rubra flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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