Native to the Florida Panhandle and through North Carolina. It has ground-hugging rain-catchers, sporting conspicuous purple-red leaves with wide, heavily patterned hoods. It grows slower than other types of Sarracenia but will form an impressive clump over time. Plant remains relatively short when fully mature, 6-8 inches. Tends to be deciduous during winter.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 4 inches.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Juvenile plant, shipped in a 3-inch pot.
• Acclimated for outdoor growing. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
Plants are grown outdoors at our nursery in Oregon and experience seasonal changes.
January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
May: Fully developed pitchers typically appear by the end of the month.
June-August: Full display of pitchers.
September: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
Reviews
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Great Service Advice & Products
Very communicative and supportive of my pest questions. The suggestions worked! Also, gave a free plant due to a delayed shipping issue. Dormant plans received are waking up, and are healthy.
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Perfect
This was a perfect specimen in pristine condition. It was packaged well and shipped quickly.
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Arrived in top shape
As usual I’m am pleased with my order. This plant arrived with intense red coloration. It is now resting in my garage for winter and I’m looking forward For its new growth come spring.
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Couldn't be more pleased!
The plant came in perfect shape, and a month in is growing like a champ!
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Excellent Product
All the plants I ordered ( 1 Venus fly trap, 1 sundew and 2 pitcher plants) arrived in a timely manner and in excellent condition. All plants where of nice size. I'm very pleased with my purchase. Made a "bog" in a large plastic pot. Now one month later they thriving. I will have to see how they weather the St. Louis winter in my garage. Thanks again for a great product!
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Beautiful Plant
Was very pleased with this beautiful little plant!! Arrived in perfect condition.
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3 plants: S. purpurea venosa
The plants were packaged so well the plants hardly knew they spent 4 days in shipping. I planted them the day they arrived and they are all doing extremely well. Thank you for taking such care with your plants. I also love your instructional videos on carnivorous plant care through the seasons.