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SARRACENIA purpurea
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Description: Our NJ native. Low prostrate pitchers that have red to maroon veins with a green background. Red flowers in early spring. This is the only pitcher plant to intentionally hold water.
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Plant Facts...
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Growing Zones: 3 - 9 Sun Exposure: Full Sun Hardy To: -35°F Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained Soil Types/Tolerances: Sand Bloom Color: Red Bloom Season: Early Midseason (May 1st-14th) Width: (at 10 years) 12 - 15 in. Height: (at 10 years) 6 - 8 in.
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