Sarracenia purpurea
purple pitcher plant, common pitcher plant
Purple pitcher plant is the only pitcher plant species native to New England; its green and purple leaves (the pitchers) are recumbant, filling with water into which the plant secretes digestive enzymes to digest trapped insects, which supply much-needed nitrogen for a plant adapted to nutrient-poor bog conditions.
Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 2-9
Bloom Color: Red
Characteristics & Attributes
Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Tolerance
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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North American Distribution
