Sarracenia rubra

Ease to Grow: Easy Dormancy: Suggested Native Range: Wet Pocosins of coastal Southeastern North America Zones: 6-9 (5-9) The Sweet Trumpet, Sarracenia rubra is medium height with traps that resemble S. alata or a narrower, shorter S. flava; often displaying copper coloration. It has a network of fine red reticulated veins (vertical veins connected by fine smaller veins), unlike the pin stripe veins in S. alata. The upper part of the tubes contain faint areoles (windows). The hood is twice as long as it is wide, and grows close to the tube opening. Spring traps tend to grow with a curve. Its best traps are in late Summer and Fall. S. rubra is a prolific grower, spreading quickly and forming dense clusters of tubes. It prefers open, very wet conditions, but readily adapts to a variety of bog conditions, including tolerance of drier conditions. The distinguishing characteristic of this plant is its small, red, sweetly fragrant flowers. It produces more flowers than any other Sarracenia. T