Accession #: 199800089
Accession Date: 1998-06-08
Common name: Purple Pitcher Plant
Family: Sarraceniaceae
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Country of Origin: Eastern N. America
Description: This carnivorous species is widespread in eastern USA and Canada, extending from New Jersey to the Arctic. It grows to only 6 in (15 cm) in height. The pitchers are slender at the basal rosette, rapidly becoming swollen higher up. They are usually green with purple tints and the lid stands erect. The flowers appear in spring; they are purple or greenish purple and up to 2 1/2 in (6 cm) wide. It has become naturalized in Europe, particularly Ireland.
Uses:
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USDA Zone: 4a-9b
Source: Carolina Biological
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Culture:
<B>Cultivation:</B> These moderately to fully frost-hardy plants need sun or part-shade and moist, peaty soil. During the growth period they need to be kept very wet, and cool and moist in winter. Propagate from seed or by division in spring.