Carnivorous Cobra Lily Seeds - Ornamental Carnivorous Plant
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Carnivorous Cobra Lily Seeds
Carnivorous Cobra Lily is a distinctive perennial bog plant admired for its unusual hooded pitcher-shaped foliage and unique ornamental appearance. Suitable for carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens, outdoor water features, and specialized containers, it thrives in consistently moist, nutrient-poor growing media with cool roots and bright light.
Key Features
Unique Pitcher Foliage
Produces striking hooded pitcher-shaped leaves that create an eye-catching ornamental display.
Moisture-Loving Plant
Thrives in permanently moist, nutrient-poor growing conditions with cool root temperatures.
Specialty Garden Plant
Suitable for bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, and decorative container displays.
Distinctive Growth Habit
Forms upright pitchers that add texture and architectural interest to specialized plantings.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Darlingtonia californica |
| Common Name | Cobra Lily |
| Seed Type | Carnivorous Plant Seed |
| Growth Habit | Perennial Rhizomatous Plant |
| USDA Zones | 7–10 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Late Winter to Spring |
| Sowing Months | February–May |
| Germination Time | 4–12 Weeks |
| Germination Conditions | Cold Stratification Recommended; 60–70°F (16–21°C) After Stratification |
| Sunlight | Bright Light to Partial Sun |
| Soil | Carnivorous Plant Mix with Peat Moss and Perlite or Sand |
| Watering | Keep Continuously Moist Using Rainwater or Distilled Water |
| Mature Size | 12–36 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Bog Gardens, Carnivorous Plant Collections And Specialty Containers
Carnivorous Cobra Lily is valued for its remarkable pitcher-shaped foliage and distinctive growth habit. It is well suited for bog gardens, specialty carnivorous plant collections, water garden edges, and decorative containers where consistently moist conditions, bright light, and nutrient-poor growing media encourage healthy long-term growth.