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Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa, often called the Purple Pitcher Plant, is one of the hardiest and most fascinating carnivorous plants you can grow. Native to North America, it forms low rosettes of chunky purple-green pitchers that fill with rainwater. Insects are lured inside, where they eventually break down and provide nutrients for the plant.
Unlike the tall trumpet-shaped Sarracenia species, this one stays compact and spreads slowly over time, forming a lovely clump. The pitchers often develop rich red tones in bright light, making it as ornamental as it is unusual.
Light Full sun is best. Outdoors in a sunny spot is ideal, though a very bright windowsill can also work. The more light it receives, the deeper the colouration of the pitchers.
Watering As a bog plant, it likes consistently wet soil. Sit the pot in a shallow tray of rainwater or distilled water and keep the soil moist at all times. Avoid tap water where possible, as minerals can build up in the soil.
Temperature Very hardy and tolerant of cold temperatures. It’s well suited to outdoor bog planters and can handle UK winters if kept wet.
Potting Carnivorous plants need nutrient-poor soil. Use a carnivorous mix or a plain sphagnum moss. Avoid standard houseplant compost and never fertilise.
Hot Tips If grown outdoors, the pitchers will naturally fill with rainwater — which helps the plant digest its prey. Don’t empty them! This species also produces beautiful nodding burgundy flowers in spring when mature.
Pet Safety Not considered toxic to pets, but the pitchers can be easily damaged if played with or chewed.
Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa, often called the Purple Pitcher Plant, is one of the hardiest and most fascinating carnivorous plants you can grow. Native to North America, it forms low rosettes of chunky purple-green pitchers that fill with rainwater. Insects are lured inside, where they eventually break down and provide nutrients for the plant.
Unlike the tall trumpet-shaped Sarracenia species, this one stays compact and spreads slowly over time, forming a lovely clump. The pitchers often develop rich red tones in bright light, making it as ornamental as it is unusual.
Light Full sun is best. Outdoors in a sunny spot is ideal, though a very bright windowsill can also work. The more light it receives, the deeper the colouration of the pitchers.
Watering As a bog plant, it likes consistently wet soil. Sit the pot in a shallow tray of rainwater or distilled water and keep the soil moist at all times. Avoid tap water where possible, as minerals can build up in the soil.
Temperature Very hardy and tolerant of cold temperatures. It’s well suited to outdoor bog planters and can handle UK winters if kept wet.
Potting Carnivorous plants need nutrient-poor soil. Use a carnivorous mix or a plain sphagnum moss. Avoid standard houseplant compost and never fertilise.
Hot Tips If grown outdoors, the pitchers will naturally fill with rainwater — which helps the plant digest its prey. Don’t empty them! This species also produces beautiful nodding burgundy flowers in spring when mature.
Pet Safety Not considered toxic to pets, but the pitchers can be easily damaged if played with or chewed.
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
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Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
