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Sarracenia, Pitcher Plant 'Tarnok'

Sarracenia

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Genus

Sarracenia (sar-uh-SEN-ee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Sarracenia leucophylla

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

N/A

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

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Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Disease Resistance

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Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Other details

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

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Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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