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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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    'Red Bug' is a robust growing hybrid with olive green pitchers marked with reddish-brown stripes. 14'' x 14''

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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