Large Sarracenia for South Carolina Bog: Species and Hybrid Recommendations

SC grower (3 yr success with flytraps, pitchers, sundew) wants larger bog plants from Sarracenia Northwest.

Top Size Candidates

Species: S. flava, oreophila, leucophylla (typical or 'Titan'), alata, rubra ssp. gulfensis.
S. rosea (purpurea burkii): Attains impressive clump size.
Hybrids of above: Often exceed parents in vigor and stature.

Drosera filiformis 'Florida Giant'—largest native US sundew, thrives in SC bogs.

Larger plants listed spring on cobraplant.com.

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