Sarracenia purpurea
PITCHER PLANT, SWEET PITCHER PLANT
Sarraceniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Sarazina grandiflora, Sarracenia gibbosa, Sarracenia heterophylla, Sarracenia rosea, Sarracenia rosea f. luteola, Sarracenia terrae-novae, Sarracenia venosa

Other Common Names: Huntsman's Cup

 
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Sarracenia purpurea
PITCHER PLANT, SWEET PITCHER PLANT
Sarraceniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple, red or yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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