Sarracenia purpurea Size:3-4” Growth habit: Twining

Growth habit: Twining

This makes it a perfect plant for fall

Potting mix: Standard carnivorous plant mix—usually sphagnum peat moss and perlite or sand

unless you have high-quality tap like San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy supply

Sarracenia purpurea Size:3-4” Growth habit: TwiningSarracenia purpurea Purple Pitcher Plant Description Sarracenia purpurea is one of the most cold tolerant and widely loved North American pitcher plants. Its squat, curved pitchers are richly veined in red and green, forming a low rosette that collects rainwater rather than digestive enzymes a unique trait among its genus. Over time, the pitchers deepen to striking shades of maroon and burgundy, creating a sculptural display that looks almost unreal.