Sarracenia flava

• Attributes:

  Genus:

  Sarracenia

  Species:

  flava

  Family:

  Sarraceniaceae

  Life Cycle:

  Perennial

  Country Or Region Of Origin:

  South East U.S.A

  Wildlife Value:

  Larval host to Epaulleted Pitcher Plant Moth. Pollinating insects enjoy the nectar from the flowers.

  Play Value:

  Attracts Pollinators

  Wildlife Food Source

  Wildlife Larval Host

  Dimensions:

  Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.

  Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 4 in.

• Whole Plant Traits:

  Plant Type:

  Carnivorous

  Herbaceous Perennial

  Native Plant

  Perennial

• Cultural Conditions:

  Light:

  Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

  Soil Texture:

  Sand

  Soil pH:

  Acid (<6.0)

  Soil Drainage:

  Moist

  Occasionally Wet

  NC Region:

  Coastal

  Piedmont

• Fruit:

  Display/Harvest Time:

  Spring

  Summer

  Fruit Description:

  In North Carolina, the fruits are available from May to June.

• Flowers:

  Flower Color:

  Gold/Yellow

  Flower Bloom Time:

  Spring

  Flower Size:

  3-6 inches

  Flower Description:

  Nodding, bright yellow flowers on long stalks. In North Carolina, the flowers are available from March to April.

• Leaves:

  Leaf Color:

  Gold/Yellow

  Green

  Hairs Present:

  No

  Leaf Description:

  Erect, yellowish-green trumpet-shaped leaves with a crimson patch on throat. Hood is held will above the throat. Sometimes red-veined.

• Stem:

  Stem Is Aromatic:

  No

• Landscape:

  Landscape Location:

  Coastal

  Pond

  Woodland

  Landscape Theme:

  Native Garden

  Pollinator Garden

  Rain Garden

  Design Feature:

  Accent

  Attracts:

  Moths

  Pollinators

  Resistance To Challenges:

  Heat