Sarracenia flava 'Copper Top'
Pitcher Plant
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens
- Distinctive amber color to the hood and neck of each pitcher
- Chartreuse-yellow flowers bloom in spring
- Vigorous, upright habit
- Great for containers, rain gardens and water gardens
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers consistently moist soil and full sun. Plants can also be kept in pots and placed in a few inches of standing water. In areas with very cold winters plants can be left outdoors with heavy mulching, there are other overwintering methods also so you may want to do your own research. Avoid areas with strong winds. Foliage will die back in cold weather and can be trimmed off.
Height: 18-20 in
Spread: 18-20 in
Spacing: 18-20 in
Bloom Color: Chartreuse, Yellow
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Focal Point
- Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Water Garden
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
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.