Sarracenia 'Bug Bat'

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

H: 10"-16"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5b-9b

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Sarracenia 'Bug Bat' plant details

Sarracenia 'Bug Bat' is a deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with burgundy, green and red foliage. In spring green and red 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 'Bug Bat'

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: green and red blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia 'Bug Bat'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sarracenia are the carnivorous pitcher plants native to North America. 'Bug Bat' is hybrid with tall, 16 inch high, striking cobra-like pitchers with cinnamon-red hoods that taper into chartreuse green. White speckling, areoles (windows) cover the upper back part of each pitcher. The flowers are dark red and fragrant. A very vigorous plant that quickly forms dense colonies. Prefers open, sunny and boggy conditions. Holds its colour into frost. Requires constant moisture. Do not fertilize. Perfect for the boggy garden and in containers. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant. Hardy to zone 5b.