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Sarracenia Pollination: Two Flowers Needed, Hybrids Possible

A grower asks if two S. flava flowers are needed for pollination.

Answer

Yes, two flowers required for successful pollination. Best if on different plants, but same-plant crosses work. Any Sarracenia can be cross-pollinated to create hybrids.

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