California Pitcher Plant Seeds - Ornamental Carnivorous Plant
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California Pitcher Plant Seeds
California Pitcher Plant is a distinctive carnivorous perennial native to nutrient-poor wetlands and bogs. It is valued for its unique pitcher-shaped foliage and ornamental appearance. It is suitable for bog gardens, water gardens, specialty plant collections, and outdoor containers where consistently moist, acidic growing conditions can be maintained.
Key Features
Unique Pitcher Foliage
Produces tubular pitcher-shaped leaves that create a striking ornamental display throughout the growing season.
Bog Garden Favorite
Thrives in consistently moist, acidic growing media suitable for carnivorous plant cultivation.
Distinctive Native Species
An unusual perennial that adds visual interest to specialty gardens and botanical collections.
Container Adaptable
Suitable for bog containers, water garden edges, and controlled growing environments.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Darlingtonia californica |
| Common Name | California Pitcher Plant |
| Seed Type | Carnivorous Plant Seed |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 6–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Late Winter to Spring |
| Sowing Months | February–April |
| Germination Time | 30–90 Days |
| Germination Conditions | Cold Stratification Followed By 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Sun |
| Soil | Acidic Carnivorous Plant Mix, Constantly Moist |
| Watering | Keep Growing Medium Continuously Moist Using Low-Mineral Water |
| Mature Size | 12–36 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Bog Gardens, Specialty Collections And Moist Containers
California Pitcher Plant is grown for its remarkable pitcher-shaped foliage and distinctive growth habit. It is suitable for bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, water garden edges, and outdoor containers where consistently moist, acidic conditions support healthy perennial growth.