Sarracenia purpurea Venosa, live carnivorous pitcher plant, potted

The Southern Pitcher Plant is a compact low growing variety that produces large clumps over time. Naturally occurring from the New Jersey Pine Barrens into Georgia and grows well in a variety of climates. This variety is very heat tolerant and hardy to zone 6. When pitchers first emerge they are lighter in color and will darken to a deep red while maintaining the green/yellow netting inside the hood. Pitchers can be held and remain productive for two years before being removed.

This selected form produces large, vigorous traps with heavy netting and a pronounced reflexed hood, creating a bold, sculptural plant that stands out in any collection.

Plants are grown in a 4 inch pot and will be shipped potted.

Sarracenia care: American pitcher plants like to be outdoors. They do well in full sun, bog environments. Make sure their roots and rhizomes stay wet during the growing season. If you must water them, use rain, RO or distilled water. They can tolerate high temperatures as long as they do not dry out. Sarracenias are hardy to zones 4. During the winter they will go dormant and stop producing pitchers. You can protect them from hard freezes and biting winds by covering with leaves and burlap during the coldest winter months. Make sure they do not go dry during this time. In the spring they will ‘wake up’ and produce new pitchers and flower if old enough.