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Sarracenia x farnhamii
Also Known As
- Pitcher Plant
Plant type
perennial, carnivorous, aquatic
size
- H: 12"-15"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Sarracenia x farnhamii plant details
Sarracenia x farnhamii is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with green, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring 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 farnhamii
- Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
- Plant family: sarraceniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, red, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: bog garden, container plant, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia x farnhamii
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - high
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic and lean
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How to Grow Sarracenia x farnhamii
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
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-14"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 30"
Width: 12"
- sun
- standing water - high
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 8"-10"
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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