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Sarracenia x excellens

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"-20"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Sarracenia x excellens plant details

Sarracenia x excellens is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with green, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring chartreuse and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia x excellens

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, container plant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia x excellens

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic and lean

Gardening facts about Sarracenia x excellens plant

How to Grow Sarracenia x excellens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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