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Sarracenia purpurea (Purple pitcher plant)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sarracenia purpurea
Other names
Purple pitcher plant, Side saddle flower, Huntsman's cup, Common pitcher plant, Sweet pitcher plant
Genus
Sarracenia Sarracenia
Species
S. purpurea - S. purpurea is a variable, carnivourous, evergreen perennial with horizontal, purple-veined, purple or green pitchers with upcurved ends and erect, glossy lids. Dark red-purple and pink or dark red flowers bloom in spring.
Sarracenia purpurea is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Dark-red, Reddish-purple in Spring
Foliage
Flushed purple, Purple, Green in Spring; Purple, Green, Flushed purple in Summer; Flushed purple, Purple, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Scale insects , Tortrix moth Aphids , Mealybugs , Scale insects , Tortrix moth
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Sarracenia purpurea (Purple pitcher plant) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Bog garden, Conservatory, Containers, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist soil in full sun to light shade.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Sarracenia purpurea
Other names
Purple pitcher plant, Side saddle flower, Huntsman's cup, Common pitcher plant, Sweet pitcher plant
Genus
Sarracenia Sarracenia
Species
S. purpurea - S. purpurea is a variable, carnivourous, evergreen perennial with horizontal, purple-veined, purple or green pitchers with upcurved ends and erect, glossy lids. Dark red-purple and pink or dark red flowers bloom in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red, Reddish-purple in Spring
Foliage
Flushed purple, Purple, Green in Spring; Purple, Green, Flushed purple in Summer; Flushed purple, Purple, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Scale insects , Tortrix moth
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Sarracenia purpurea (Purple pitcher plant) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Bog garden, Conservatory, Containers, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist soil in full sun to light shade.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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