Sarracenia Purpurea Seeds – Purple Pitcher Plant for Outdoor Gardening

Grow the extraordinary Sarracenia Purpurea Seeds, a stunning Purple Pitcher Plant known for its eye-catching pitcher-shaped leaves and natural ability to thrive in nutrient-poor wetlands. This carnivorous plant variety is popular among collectors, hobby gardeners, and those seeking rare botanical species for outdoor landscapes. Its vibrant purple pitchers attract beneficial insects and add a unique display to bog gardens, water gardens, and specialty plant collections.

Features:

• Rare Purple Pitcher Plant variety

• Carnivorous plant that thrives in nutrient-poor soils

• Naturally attracts insects and pollinators

• Ideal for bog gardens and moist outdoor landscapes

• Produces striking pitcher-shaped leaves with deep purple tones

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Sarracenia purpurea

• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Growth Habit: Clumping, low-growing rosettes

• Mature Height: 6–12 inches

• Planting Season: Spring or early Summer

• USDA Zones: 3–9

• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor, peat-based soil

• Watering Needs: Constant moisture; prefers rainwater or distilled water

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun

• Germination Time: 4–8 weeks (may require cold stratification)

• Special Traits: Naturally attracts insects, thrives in bog-style gardens

• Best Use: Outdoor gardens, bog gardens, terrariums (unheated), wetland areas

Planting Guide

1. Cold Stratification:
   Place seeds in moist sphagnum moss or peat and refrigerate for 4–6 weeks to improve germination.

2. Sowing:
   Spread seeds on the surface of wet peat-based soil; do not cover, as they need light to germinate.

3. Moisture:
   Keep soil consistently wet using rainwater or distilled water, avoiding tap water.

4. Light:
   Provide bright sunlight or a grow light for strong pitcher development.

5. Temperature:
   Maintain 20–25°C during germination.

6. Transplanting:
   Move seedlings to individual pots when they develop small pitchers.

Grow Sarracenia Purpurea Seeds to add a rare, visually striking carnivorous plant to your outdoor landscape. Perfect for plant collectors and gardeners who appreciate unique botanical varieties.