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Sarracenia 'Redbug' PP13412

Also Known As

  • Sarracenia 'Red Bug'

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 10"-14"
  • W: 15"-20"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sarracenia 'Redbug' PP13412 plant details

Sarracenia 'Redbug' PP13412 is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with green and red foliage. In spring and summer 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 'Redbug' PP13412

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bog garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia 'Redbug' PP13412

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A University of North Carolina-Charlotte introduction. This is a hybrid of S. rubra x S. wherryi and is notable for the large number of red pitchers produced on a dwarf plant. With the small pitchers, you won't have to worry about the kids. The pitchers are green if shaded. Hardy here.
'Red Bug' is a robust growing hybrid with olive green pitchers marked with reddish-brown stripes. 14'' x 14''

Gardening facts about Sarracenia 'Redbug' PP13412 plant

How to Grow Sarracenia 'Redbug' PP13412

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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