- Botanical name: Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa
- Common name: Pitcher plant
- Family: Sarraceniaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Perennial
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa is a rosette-forming perennial, bearing rolled leaves ingeniously forming a vertical tube. Water collects in the tube, attracting insects. Once on the rim the insect loses its footing and slips into the water. After a short period the insect decomposes and the plant absorbs its nutrients.
Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa thrives in nutrient-poor, acidic soils, and is therefore best suited to growing in a container of ericaceous compost. Water with rainwater.
How to grow Sarracenia purpurea
-
Plant size
25cm height
60cm spread
-
Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Sarracenia purpurea and wildlife
Sarracenia purpurea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Sarracenia purpurea poisonous?
Sarracenia purpurea has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
Plants that go well with Sarracenia purpurea
