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Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper'

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper' plant details

Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper' is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with gold and red foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper'

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and red
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic and lean

Gardening facts about Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper' plant

How to Grow Sarracenia alata 'Purple Peeper'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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