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Summary
For gardeners who enjoy the curious or are wild about carnivorous plants, Sarracenia oreophila is a perfect garden candidate. This rare native plant of the south is easy to grow in acid boggy conditions. Yellow flowers open in June on tall stems. The green tall “pitchers” grow to about 18” tall. Once the “pitchers” have fallen over in late autumn, the stalks can be cut back. In fall, new leaves called phyllodia emerge and turn a maroon red color which lasts through the winter, giving this plant a multi-seasonal interest. Companions for green pitcher plant include Helonias bullata, Woodwardia virginica, Rhexia virginica, and Andromeda polifolia.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
moist, wet - Flowering Period
late-spring - Soil PH
acidic - Flower Color
green - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown, tan
Additional Information
Flora of North America, USDA Plants Database, Center for Plant Conservation