Cobra Lily Seeds for Planting - Ornamental Carnivorous Plant

Cobra Lily is a perennial carnivorous plant native to moist environments and valued for its distinctive hooded pitcher-shaped foliage. The plant grows naturally in cool, humid conditions and is suitable for bog gardens, container planting, and controlled outdoor settings with consistently moist soil. Cobra Lily adapts best to acidic growing media and filtered sunlight. Its unusual growth form and specialized leaves make it an interesting addition to ornamental and specialty plant collections.

Features

• Perennial carnivorous plant with pitcher-shaped foliage
• Distinctive hooded leaves resembling a cobra
• Suitable for bog gardens and container planting
• Adapted to cool and humid growing conditions
• Prefers consistently moist growing media
• Suitable for outdoor cultivation in appropriate climates
• Unique ornamental growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Darlingtonia californica
• Common Name (US): Cobra Lily
• Seed Type / Variety: For Planting
• Growth Habit: Perennial carnivorous plant
• USDA Zones: 7-10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: February, March, April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; cool stratification and consistently moist conditions recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun to bright indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor, moisture-retentive soil
• Watering Needs: Keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart