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Darlingtonia californica, also called the California pitcher plant, cobra lily, or cobra plant, is a species of carnivorous plant. Forming interesting pitchers that resemble a rearing cobra with a forked leaf appearing similar to a snake's tongue. The roots of these plants need to stay cool, watering with refrigerated distilled, rain or reverse osmosis water can help.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10 planted outdoors, or grow indoors.
Height: 12-36", 30-90cm
Location: Sun, though will need to be protected from a strong Summer sun.
Seeds per packet: 50
Description
Darlingtonia californica, also called the California pitcher plant, cobra lily, or cobra plant, is a species of carnivorous plant. Forming interesting pitchers that resemble a rearing cobra with a forked leaf appearing similar to a snake's tongue. The roots of these plants need to stay cool, watering with refrigerated distilled, rain or reverse osmosis water can help.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10 planted outdoors, or grow indoors.
Height: 12-36", 30-90cm
Location: Sun, though will need to be protected from a strong Summer sun.
Seeds per packet: 50
