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Pitcher Plant (Darlingtonia californica)

California PitcherplantCobra LilyCobra OrchidCobra Lily

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Scientific Name

Darlingtonia californica

Principal Common Names Pitcher Plant

Common Names

California PitcherplantCobra LilyCobra OrchidCobra Lily

Description

Carnivorous plant with erect tubular pitchers to 30" with spotted hood.

General Comments

Outstanding Features

Container PlantFoliageFormPoor Soil tolerant

Synonym

Nativity

Swamps of N. Calif SW Oregon

Origin

Height

8 - 30 IN

Spread

0 - 0

Flower

Warning

Leaf Color

Leaf Texture

Form

Subshrub

Flower Color

Flower Time

Spring

Months

Ease of Growing

Light Preferences

Part Sun : Shade

Soil Preferences

Moist : Mossy/Bog : Poor

Watering Preferences

Heavy

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