Purple Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia
purpurea
Common NamePurple Pitcher Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Perennial, Wildflower
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Herbaceous
Growing MediumSphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Cold Hardy / Frost Tolerant
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationBogs and fens of North America
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Sarraceniaceae. This carnivorous plant traps insects in its water-filled pitchers. It is native to North America and is very cold hardy.
Sarracenia
purpurea
Common NamePurple Pitcher Plant
Added Details
Family: Sarraceniaceae. This carnivorous plant traps insects in its water-filled pitchers. It is native to North America and is very cold hardy.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Perennial, Wildflower
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Herbaceous
Growing MediumSphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Cold Hardy / Frost Tolerant
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationBogs and fens of North America
Collection Context
Quantity
1