Cobra Lily Seeds - Ornamental Carnivorous Plant
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Cobra Lily Seeds
Cobra Lily is a distinctive carnivorous perennial plant admired for its unique hooded pitcher-shaped foliage that resembles a striking cobra. Native to cool, moist environments, it is well suited for bog gardens, water features, specialty collections, and containers with consistently moist, acidic growing media and bright sunlight.
Key Features
Unique Pitcher Foliage
Produces distinctive cobra-shaped pitchers that provide exceptional ornamental interest.
Specialty Garden Plant
An excellent addition to carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens, and water features.
Perennial Growth
Returns each growing season under suitable cool, moist conditions.
Container Friendly
Thrives in pots and specialty containers designed for moisture-loving carnivorous plants.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Darlingtonia californica |
| Common Name | Cobra Lily |
| Seed Type | Carnivorous Plant Seed |
| Growth Habit | Perennial Carnivorous Plant |
| 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 Recommended; 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Sun |
| Soil | Acidic, Nutrient-Poor Carnivorous Plant Growing Medium |
| Watering | Keep Growing Medium Constantly Moist with Low-Mineral Water |
| Mature Size | 18–36 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Bog Gardens, Specialty Plant Collections And Containers
Cobra Lily is an extraordinary carnivorous perennial prized for its dramatic pitcher-shaped foliage and unusual growth habit. It is an excellent choice for bog gardens, botanical collections, specialty containers, and unique ornamental displays where consistently moist growing conditions can be maintained.