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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa
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Pitcher plantConservatory, House plant, PerennialFamily: Sarraceniaceae
- Height: 25cmSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Red
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Shade Type:
Damp
Soil
Acidic / Boggy
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.
Sarracenias are perennial plants that should be grown in full sun in nutrient-poor, acidic compost such as a specialist peat-free sarracenia compost. Water from beneath by standing the pot in a tray of rainwater.
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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:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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