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Sarracenia purpurea Subspecies Cold Tolerance: Container vs. In-Ground Winter Survival

Identify Subspecies

S. purpurea ssp. purpurea (Canada) vs. ssp. venosa (SE US). Containers need protection <20°F. Ssp. purpurea tolerates -30°C in wild but dehydrates < -7°C in pots without ground insulation. Heavy mulching essential. Photo can confirm subspecies.

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