Sarracenia x catesbaei 'Catesby's Pitcher Plant'
Pitcher Plant
- Foliage emerges yellow-green with red veining, deepens to rich maroon
- Showy, flared hoods add even more color and texture
- Tall, burgundy-red flowers bloom in spring
- Great for bog gardens, water gardens and containers
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: 8-10 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Bloom Color: Burgundy, Red
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Container
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Amphibians
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Water Garden
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.