Sarracenia purpurea venosa - Red

Ease to Grow: Easy Dormancy: Suggested Native Range: Peat Bogs of Southeastern North America Zones: 7-9 (6-10) The red form of the Southern Purple Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia purpurea venosa, has striking, almost cherry red trap coloration and rich red veins. The traps are identical in shape to typical venosa and the external pitcher surface is, similarly, covered by small dense hairs, feeling soft and flexible to the touch. It tends to clump and form colonies, about 2 feet across. In the winter it often maintains its red traps. It is a fragrant, early Spring bloomer, growing light and bright red blossoms on a 10 inch scape, that flower before the new pitchers. Flower stalks and sepals last through the year, resembling green daffodils. It prefers warm summers and mild winters. It is native from Alabama to Virginia and is the only native Sarracenia purpurea south of Virginia. It is well-suited for terrariums and backyard bog gardens, even in the North with winter protection. Plants are sh