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Sarracenia oreophila
Plant type
perennial, carnivorous, aquatic
size
- H: 10"-12"
- W: 15"-20"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Sarracenia oreophila plant details
Sarracenia oreophila is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with burgundy and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia oreophila
- Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
- Plant family: sarraceniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: bog garden, rare, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia oreophila
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - high
- Resistant to: humidity
- Soil needs: acidic and lean
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By: Noah Elhardt
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Gardening facts about Sarracenia oreophila plant
How to Grow Sarracenia oreophila
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- lean
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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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