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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

    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

    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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