Darlingtonia californica

Darlingtonia californica

Family: Sarraceniaceae

Common names: Cobra lily, California Pitcher Plant

When fully grown, its pitchers can tower 3 feet tall with heads the size of fists! But we’ll be straightforward about it: Darlingtonia are finicky and one of the most challenging of all carnivorous plants. It prefers moderate summers, cool nights, well-drained soil, fresh water, and chilly winters. The cobra plant is not very forgiving of mistakes, so everything has to be just right.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: June 2024