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Drosera scorpioides Survives California Winter Outdoors: Native Climate Match

Connor (N. California) put large D. scorpioides colony outside for winter experiment. Most died back, 5 thriving. Volunteers appeared in Sarracenia pots. Survived rain showers.

Native to Mediterranean Climate = Your Zone

D. scorpioides native to Jarrah Forest (SW Australia) — equivalent to US Zone 9/10, similar to your CA weather. Takes light frost. Subtropical with cool winters. Cephalotus same region.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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