Accession #: 200800109
Accession Date: 2008-08-06
Common name: Purple Pitcher Plant
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: eastern United States and Canada
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: Matt Opel - wild collected cutting
Provenance:
M.R. Opel #235, Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut, USA
Restrictions:
Culture:
Grow in wet sphagnum moss in full sun. Needs a cold winter dormancy