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Bog Garden in Southern California: Potted vs. Planted Sarracenia

A SoCal grower building an 8×9′ bog asked if Sarracenia can stay in pots or should be planted in-ground.

Jeff Dallas said pots work but may not get enough water depending on bog wetness. Planting in-ground yields spectacular growth—roots go deeper, plants expand freely.

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