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    Darlingtonia californica

    Also Known As

    • California Pitcher Plant
    • Cobra Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, carnivorous

    size

    • H: 24"-40"
    • W: 8"-10"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Darlingtonia californica plant details

    Darlingtonia californica is a semi-evergreen perennial carnivorous with green and red foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - high water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Darlingtonia californica

    Plant type: perennial carnivorous
    Plant family: sarraceniaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 24 IN - 40 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
    Uses: rare, showy, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Darlingtonia californica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - high
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: acidic

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Darlingtonia californica is an amazing and rare carnivorous plant known as the California pitcher plant. It is a West Coast relative of Sarracenia which occurs in wet habitats of northern California and coastal Oregon. It forms cobra-like pitchers with a tongue like appendage that really does look like a snake about to strike! The tops of the pitchers are beautifully veined with mid green around light green to translucent areas that can flush red. The intriguing red flowers with green sepals are pendulous on tall stems. Grow in peat and sand that is kept consistently moist at all times. Protect in winter from hard freezes. Pollinated by bees and spiders. Our plants are blooming size with mature pitchers.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Darlingtonia californica plant

    How to Grow Darlingtonia californica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - high

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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