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Bog Gardening in USDA Zone 4: Winter Protection for Non-Native Species

A zone 4 grower plans a bog garden with native Sarracenia and Drosera rotundifolia, but wonders if southern species (flytraps, other sundews) can survive with heavy mulching. Jeff Dallas confirms most Sarracenia, Venus flytraps, and North American sundews thrive in zone 4 bogs if well-mulched before severe cold. Cites a successful upstate New York bog garden as proof.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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