Southernmost Sarr

[mindmaze128]

Hello everyone

I've always loved sarrs ever since I first saw a picture of purpurea. The problem is that I my location on the globe doesn't really give me the oportunity to give them a winter dormancy.

I'm giving them a try anyway, but I was wondering if anyone knows the southernmost growing Sarracenia plant. I have leucophylla and 'judith hindle' at the moment, but I would love to try out more. Thank you.

joel

 

[Dyflam]

I don't think purps need dormancy... someone correct me if I'm wrong. I also think they withstand pretty cold temps (below freezing).

Edit: Sorry for the bum info... they do require dormancy

 

[RamPuppy]

I have never heard that purps don't need dormancy... I have always put mine down for the winter...

I know that purpera extends into Texas, as does I believe Flava and Alata, I think Lucy's have made it into the big thicket as well... other than that, not entirely sure...

 

[Pyro]

The Southern most Sarr is S. minor (if memory serves me.) Not sure if it can get away with no dormancy but if you give it a reduced photoperiod, keep the media only damp and give it the coolest temps you can then you might be okay.


Pyro

 

[sarracenia]

If worst comes to worst, you can always dig up the rhizome in the fall, stick it in the fridge for a couple of months, then plant out again. Make sure you dose it with a fungicide before you do that.