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Sarracenia 'Bug Bat'
Pitcher Plant
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- A carnivorous plant!
- Colorful, unique decoration in the garden
- Cinnamon red hoods with chartreuse bases
- Great bog plant or in area kept constantly moist
Container
Great Foliage
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Height: 14-16 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10 in
Price Level 1: $19.99~#1
Bloom Color: Chartreuse, Red
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Sarracenia
Common Name: Pitcher Plant
Perennial, rhizomatous bog plant with an open, spreading rosette of green leaves often with purple or red coloration. Leaves are hollow, pitcher-like and hold water. Solitary downward-facing flowers have a central disc surrounded by dark maroon petals. Blooms late spring to early summer. Great for consistently wet areas like bogs and marshes.