Sarracenia purpurea

Also Known As

Purple Pitcher Plant

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 12"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Sarracenia purpurea plant details

Sarracenia purpurea is a semi-evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with burgundy and green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in clay and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia purpurea

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, native plant, pond margin, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia purpurea

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: clay and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sarracenias and other carnivorous plants are some of the most unusual manifestations of nature. This hardy Purple Pitcher Plant grows about 6-8" tall and has unique blush-purple coloring with pinstripe veining on the hood. Downward hairs in the opening of each pitcher entice insects to enter and meet their demise. Although smaller than the tropical pitcher plants, Purple Pitcher Plant is native to eastern North America from Virginia to Canada. A flower emerges out of the center of the plant during the summer months.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Low, chubby and wide green pitchers with dark red spots and veins. Numerous silver hairs around the flared opening. 1 ft x 1 ft in nutrient poor, wet media.