Growing non-native Sarracenias near native populations

[thos]

I live approximately 3 miles from a Sarracenia bog. Is this close enough so that I should be concerned that my non-native Sarracenia species might cross-pollinate with plants in the natural bog? None of my plants are flowering age yet, so I'm not worried that this may have happened. I just want to ensure that I don't contaminate the native population.

Thanks

Tom

 

[pappydew]

Isn't is common practice to cut off Sarr flowers unless specifically collecting seed anyways?

 

[mass]

Interesting question.. I just recently inquired about introducing NATIVE species to an area that "should" contain them, but doesn't.

 

[Sig]

Here's the thing: It's possible, though unlikely. Bees can and sometimes do travel that far. It's a pretty low chance, but it's possible.

Good for you that you want to protect the native populations, but I don't think there's much you can do other than cutting the flower off or covering it in plastic or something.

 

[Wire Man]

Bumble bees usually have a range of about a mile. This has happened in a bog in Virginia. Luckily we were able to remove the plants, which were very localized.

When living so close to such a valuable area, err on the side of caution.

 

[D_muscipula]

I would snip the flowers just to be safe.
Better safe than sorry.
Last thing we'd want is to mess up the gene pool of the natives.