Pitcher Plant Seeds – Purple

Grow your own stunning and exotic Purple Pitcher Plants from high-quality seeds. Known for their distinctive cup-shaped leaves, these plants naturally attract and capture insects, making them both fascinating and useful for pest control. The Purple Pitcher Plant is a hardy perennial that thrives in moist, acidic soils and adds a captivating touch to indoor or outdoor gardens. Ideal for collectors, hobbyists, and those who appreciate rare and unusual plants.

Features:

• Produces uniquely shaped purple pitchers that naturally attract insects

• Excellent for bog gardens, terrariums, and container planting

• Low-maintenance and highly adaptable to wet, sunny environments

• Acts as a natural pest control by trapping insects

• Perfect choice for rare and exotic plant lovers

Specifications:

• Common Name: Purple Pitcher Plant

• Botanical Name: Sarracenia purpurea

• Plant Type: Carnivorous Perennial

• Color: Deep Purple

• Germination Time: 4–8 weeks (may vary by conditions)

• Soil Type: Acidic, moist, nutrient-poor soil (use sphagnum moss or peat mix)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering Needs: Keep consistently moist; use distilled or rainwater only

• Plant Height: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

• Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

• Best Sowing Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoor Transplanting: Spring to early summer (April–June)

• Mature Spread: 10–15 inches (25–38 cm)

• Lifespan: Perennial – returns yearly with proper care