We ship only mature plants to ensure the highest quality plants and a satisfied customer.  We suggest ordering in late winter before plants have started growth to get both the best plants we have available and to ensure that plants have a full season of growth.  When orders are placed during the growing season we cut-off any open pitchers during preparation of the order to avoid potentially shipping unwanted insects around the country.  Plants are washed and bare-rooted, wrapped in moist paper towel, placed in Ziploc bags, and shipped by U.S. Priority Mail.  Please contact us within ten days of receipt of order if plants are found to be unsatisfactory or have died from shipment to arrange replacement or refund.