hybrid pitcher plant
Sarracenia excellens
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds wet soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
Garden uses
Notes
Hybrid pitcher plant (Sarracenia excellens) is a perennial for rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and wet soil. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches, so give it a little room in the bed. Red flowers open in mid to late spring, and they add color before the season warms up.
Pairs well with Tussock sedge, Seaside goldenrod, and Ironweed.
Native range
Southeast United States.