Sarracenia "dana's delight" pitcher plant

[lisa831]

How do I take care of it.

 

[RonsGarden]

Hey Lisa!
Here is a wonderful site with information on culture and care:
http://www.about-garden.com/a/en/1647-sarracenia-danas-delight-danas-delight-pitcher-plant/

 

[Kya D]

Ron that is a great site. TFS

 

[lisa831]

Ron the site help alot. But one more question, it says

Sarracenia Dana's Delight is hardy, zone 6-9. They can tolerate temperatures as low as 10-20 degrees F.

so can i leave it in the pond I'm in zone 6 for the winter.

 

[RonsGarden]

Ron the site help alot. But one more question, it says

Sarracenia Dana's Delight is hardy, zone 6-9. They can tolerate temperatures as low as 10-20 degrees F.

so can i leave it in the pond I'm in zone 6 for the winter.

You certainly can!
Some species are tolerant cold down to zone 4-5!

Did yours have any blooms....if not...they may next year!
They are odd looking nodding flowers!
Hint, hint!
I would love some seeds if they do!!
I am pondering creating a bog garden next year!

 

[lisa831]

Ron it didn't bloom this year, is it hard to mail seeds and plants to you.

 

[RonsGarden]

Ron it didn't bloom this year, is it hard to mail seeds and plants to you.

A few seeds are not a problem, plants are a no no!

 

[lisa831]

Ok if it blooms there coming your way.

 

[RonsGarden]

Thank you Lisa!
I should have some interesting seeds to send your way!