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Sarracenia flava
Also Known As
- Yellow Pitcher Plant
- Yellow Trumpet Plant
Plant type
perennial, carnivorous, aquatic
size
- H: 30"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Sarracenia flava plant details
Sarracenia flava is a semi-evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with chartreuse foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and standing water - high water. Does well in acidic, gritty and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia flava
- Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
- Plant family: sarraceniaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 30 IN tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: bog garden, showy, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia flava
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: standing water - high
- Resistant to: humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty and lean
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By: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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By: Patrick Coin
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Gardening facts about Sarracenia flava plant
How to Grow Sarracenia flava
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- standing water - high
Soil Needs
- acidic
- lean
- gritty
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Sarracenia for your garden
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
aka Sarracenia 'Lovebug', Lovebug Pitcher Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 8"-10"
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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
aka Pitcher Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 30"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular
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