Purple Pitcher Plant Seeds. Sarracenia purpurea.
A very rare and unusual native plant that thrives in acidic bogs of the Northeastern United States. It has a tubular pitcher that collects rainwater to attract prey. Small ants, flies, spiders, and moths fall into the water and drown, providing the plant with nutrients.Purple Pitcher Plant seeds, scientifically known as Sarracenia purpurea, are carnivorous plant seeds that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. They require a moist, boggy environment and can take several years to mature into blooming plants.
Common Names: Northern Pitcher Plant, Turtle Socks, Side-Saddle Flower
Latin Name: Sarracenia purpurea
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Northern, Northeast
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Germination Temp: 80F
Germination Time: Seeds can take time to germinate, requiring patience.
Indoor Growth: Seedlings can be grown indoors under lights for the first two years without dormancy.
Planting Depth: 0 Inch
Days to Maturity: Perennial
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Wet, Heavy
Height: 6 Inches
Color: Red, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators
