A naturalistic hybrid cross between Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia × farnhamii (often classified under S. × readii) inherits the best traits of both parent species. It forms a clump of sleek, upright trumpet-shaped pitchers topped with ruffled, broad hoods. The upper portion of each pitcher displays a stark white background patterned with bold red-to-maroon veins that intensify under strong sunlight. Exceptionally heat-tolerant and fast-growing, it produces charming red blooms in spring and thrives as a centerpiece in bog gardens or outdoor containers.
Light:Full outdoor sun (6+ hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily). Sunlight is essential for vibrant pitcher coloration and upright growth.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only. Keep the pot sitting in a shallow tray of water constantly throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat moss and perlite. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Exceptionally cold and heat-hardy (USDA Zones 5–9). Thrives in summer temperatures between 68°F–95°F.
Winter Dormancy:Required. Being a temperate species native to the Southeastern US, it requires a 3–4 month cool resting period between 32°F–50°F during winter. Old pitchers will turn brown and die back until new growth resumes in spring.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Winter Dormancy Note: Sarracenia shipped during winter dormancy will have old or dying pitchers trimmed down prior to packaging.
A naturalistic hybrid cross between Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia × farnhamii (often classified under S. × readii) inherits the best traits of both parent species. It forms a clump of sleek, upright trumpet-shaped pitchers topped with ruffled, broad hoods. The upper portion of each pitcher displays a stark white background patterned with bold red-to-maroon veins that intensify under strong sunlight. Exceptionally heat-tolerant and fast-growing, it produces charming red blooms in spring and thrives as a centerpiece in bog gardens or outdoor containers.
Light:Full outdoor sun (6+ hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily). Sunlight is essential for vibrant pitcher coloration and upright growth.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only. Keep the pot sitting in a shallow tray of water constantly throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat moss and perlite. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Exceptionally cold and heat-hardy (USDA Zones 5–9). Thrives in summer temperatures between 68°F–95°F.
Winter Dormancy:Required. Being a temperate species native to the Southeastern US, it requires a 3–4 month cool resting period between 32°F–50°F during winter. Old pitchers will turn brown and die back until new growth resumes in spring.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Winter Dormancy Note: Sarracenia shipped during winter dormancy will have old or dying pitchers trimmed down prior to packaging.
