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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

    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

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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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    aka Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle ', Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
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    aka Sweet Pitcher Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 15"

    • sun
    • regular
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