pitcher plant
Sarracenia catesbaei
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Black red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
Garden uses
Notes
Pitcher plant (Sarracenia catesbaei) is a perennial for containers and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy or loamy soil. It is a natural hybrid of S. flava and S. purpurea. The black red flowers are fragrant and open in spring and again in summer. Acid soil suits it best.
Pairs well with Venus fly trap, Tamarack, and Virginia sweetspire.
Native range
Southeastern United States.