Plants in genus sarracenia
Sarracenia 'Love Bug'
Sarracenia 'Love Bug' is a compact and vigorous hybrid pitcher plant with striking red pitchers and broad arching hoods. It inherits its red and white coloration from S. leucophylla parentage and prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions. This plant produces fragrant red flowers mid-season and is a result of complex breeding efforts at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Sarracenia 'Wherryi X Alabamensis Wherryi'
Sarracenia 'Wherryi X Alabamensis Wherryi' is a carnivorous plant with traps resembling S. alata or narrower S. flava. It features fine red reticulated veins and small, red, sweetly fragrant flowers. The plant prefers very wet conditions but can tolerate drier environments.
Sarracenia oreophila
Sarracenia oreophila is a rare carnivorous plant with tall, stately green pitchers that trap insects. Native to the high elevations of the Cumberland Plateau, it is federally endangered and nearly extinct in the wild. This plant produces large, yellow flowers in spring and requires full sun and constant moisture. It is a robust grower, well-suited for bog gardens and conservation efforts.
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Ginger'
This easy-to-grow plant is native to the wet pocosins of the Gulf Coast from Georgia to the Mississippi Delta. It is very tall with dark red veins and attracts many flying insects, particularly wasps. The plant prefers very wet, even water-logged areas and forms colonies with 8 to 12 pitchers per plant. It is showy in spring and fall, tolerates light frost but does not overwinter, and blooms from March to April with large, showy flowers that are bright crimson to maroon and mildly fragrant.
Sarracenia leucophylla
Sarracenia leucophylla, also known as the American pitcher plant, is native to the Gulf Coast's wet pocosins. It features striking red and white trumpets that attract flying insects, particularly wasps. This carnivorous plant thrives in sunny, damp conditions and requires a winter dormancy period. It is celebrated for its elegant white pitchers with delicate red veins.
Sarracenia 'Leah Wilkerson'
Sarracenia 'Leah Wilkerson' is a temperate carnivorous plant collected from a Florida bog, known for its tall, heavily veined pitchers and white lid with pinkish-red rings. It requires full sun and damp conditions, tolerating light frost, and is suitable for bog gardens.
Sarracenia moorei
Sarracenia moorei is a tall, erect hybrid pitcher plant with orangey-yellow and green tubes and a reddish hood. It is slightly fragrant and blooms in early spring with yellowy-orange flowers. This plant is well-suited for backyard bog gardens and is hardy to zone 4.
Sarracenia harperi
Sarracenia harperi is a naturally occurring hybrid pitcher plant with yellowish bronze traps and a flat hood. It forms large colonies in sunny, boggy conditions and blooms with fragrant custard yellow flowers in early spring. This perennial is suitable for USDA zones 6 to 8 and thrives in bog gardens.
Sarracenia courtii
Sarracenia courtii is a rare hybrid pitcher plant, combining traits from Sarracenia purpurea and Sarracenia psittacina. It features horizontal rosy red pitchers with parrot head tops and is native to the Gulf Coast's wet pocosins. This plant is easy to grow, striking in full sun, and suitable for bog gardens.
Sarracenia 'Green Monster'
Sarracenia 'Green Monster' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with tall, all-green pitchers and broad, ruffled hoods. It is a vigorous grower, forming large colonies and displaying its pitchers in spring and fall. This plant prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions and holds its color well into frost. It produces fragrant flowers mid-season and is suitable for bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoor cultivation with winter dormancy. As a pigment-free cultivar, it offers a unique aesthetic among Sarracenia hybrids.
Sarracenia 'Yellow Jacket'
This compact and low-growing pitcher plant features chartreuse pitchers with ruffled margins that darken with a copper hue. It produces reddish-orange fragrant flowers that bloom from March to May, and the pitchers last for two years. The plant grows well in both sun and shade and is suitable for zones 5-9.
Sarracenia popei
Sarracenia popei is a hybrid carnivorous plant resulting from a cross between S. flava and S. rubra. It features tall, plentiful pitchers and striking orange-red flowers, growing to a height of 4 to 6 inches. This temperate perennial thrives in bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoor settings, preferring bright to partial bright light indoors and full to partial sun outdoors. It requires a specific soil mix, such as Upper Bog Mix or General CP Mix, to flourish.
Sarracenia 'Red Sumatra'
This nearly all-red pitcher plant is a naturally occurring hybrid of S. flava and S. leucophylla, known for its prolific nectar glands that attract many insects. The red traps darken to deep red by mid-summer, and a second crop of maroon pitchers appears in the fall. It produces showy orange-red flowers that bloom from April to May and requires full sun for its red coloration. The plant grows well in bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoors if provided dormancy.
Sarracenia excellens
Sarracenia excellens is a rare, naturally occurring hybrid of Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia minor, native to the wet pocosins of Northern Florida. It features tall, multi-colored pitchers with white areoles and scarlet red veins, and broad hoods tinted pinkish red. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in sunny, boggy conditions.
Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea, a carnivorous pitcher plant, is native to nutrient-poor, acidic bogs and is the most cold-tolerant of its kind. It forms a 1-foot wide clump with red-veined green pitchers that turn red in fall. This plant captures prey with the help of an invertebrate community and produces red flowers in spring. It is the floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador and is easy to grow in suitable conditions.
Sarracenia alata 'Texas'
Sarracenia alata 'Texas' is a carnivorous plant native to Eastern Texas, characterized by its pale green color with dark veins. It is well-suited for boggy areas, making it an interesting addition to wetland gardens.
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok'
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok' is a carnivorous plant discovered in Baldwin County, Alabama, and propagated by the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It features red-veined, white-topped pitchers with an extraordinary double set of sepals in its flowers. This plant thrives in very wet, even water-logged areas and can form colonies with multiple pitchers. Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok' is showy in spring and fall, making it a standout choice for bog gardens and greenhouses.
Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'
Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with striking red and white pitchers. It forms a compact clump and can produce up to 100 pitchers, which darken to deep red maroon in fall. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in bog gardens, attracting insects with its unique appearance.
Sarracenia 'Barba Green'
Sarracenia 'Barba Green' is a compact, clumpy grower that thrives in sunny, boggy conditions. This naturally occurring hybrid features dark red fragrant flowers in early spring and is suitable for terraria, bog gardens, and indoor environments.
Sarracenia 'Dixie Lace'
Sarracenia 'Dixie Lace' is a vigorous hybrid carnivorous plant introduced by Larry Mellichamp and Rob Gardner. It features sturdy, upright pitchers with dramatic red veining and maroon-red flowers that bloom in April and May. This plant is suitable for damp, sunny sites and is easy to grow, making it a popular choice for bog gardens and greenhouses. It holds its color into the frost and can last for up to two years, with traps darkening to maroon in the fall.
Sarracenia 'Juthatip Soper'
Sarracenia 'Juthatip Soper' is a hardy temperate plant known for its pitchers mottled in whites, reds, and pinks. Bred by Mathew Soper, it grows in boggy, open savannas in the southeastern United States. This plant can withstand cold fronts down to 15°F and is well-suited for backyard bog gardens. It produces fragrant dark red flowers in early spring and forms large colonies with vigorous fall pitchers.
Sarracenia psittacina
Sarracenia psittacina, a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States, features parrot head-shaped leaves that trap prey with nectar and false exits. It thrives in very wet, sunny habitats and can capture both air and water prey. This pitcher plant blooms with dark red, fragrant flowers from March to May.
Sarracenia catesbaei
Sarracenia catesbaei is a carnivorous plant with red veins and bright green coloration, growing up to 18 inches tall. It requires moist to wet soil and at least 5 hours of direct sun, making it a unique addition to bog gardens.
Sarracenia 'Doodle Bug'
This easy-to-grow plant is native to the wet pocosins of the Gulf Coast and Southeastern North America. It has light green pitchers with red veins and white areoles, and parrot-like hoods that attract insects with nectar glands. The plant is vigorous and forms dense colonies, preferring open, sunny boggy conditions. It holds its color into frost and blooms mid-season with small, numerous, red, spicy fragrant flowers. Suitable for bog gardens, greenhouses, and tall terrariums, it thrives in bright to partial sun and requires dormancy.
Sarracenia 'Bug Bat'
Sarracenia 'Bug Bat' is a striking carnivorous plant known for its tall, copper-colored pitchers and reddish hoods. It features narrow trap tops with red and white coloration, distinctive veining, and white areoles. This plant forms dense colonies and thrives in open, sunny boggy conditions, maintaining its color even into frost. It produces dark red, fragrant flowers mid-season and is a complex hybrid of Sarracenia alata, psittacina, and minor Okee. The plant can grow up to 16 inches tall and prefers slightly moist soil without chemical fertilizers. It is suitable for bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoor environments.
Sarracenia ahlesii
Sarracenia ahlesii is a hybrid carnivorous plant from the wet pocosins of Alabama and Mississippi. It features pale green pitchers with red veins and rosy red flowers. This plant thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and is easy to grow, making it suitable for bog gardens and greenhouses.
Sarracenia purpurea ssp. purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea ssp. purpurea, also known as Devil's Boots or Side-Saddle Flower, is a low-growing carnivorous plant with stout traps. It displays a striking burgundy color with red veins in full sun and turns deep reddish-purple in winter. The plant forms clumps that can spread to over 4 feet across, with traps retaining their color for nearly two years. It blooms in early spring with fragrant, deep red flowers. Native to regions from Maryland to Newfoundland, it is hardy to zone 2 and suitable for terrariums and backyard bog gardens. Historically, it was used in colonial homeopathic medicine.
Sarracenia formosa
Sarracenia formosa is a striking carnivorous plant native to the wet pocosins of the Gulf Coast of North America. This natural hybrid features a low rosette of pinky-red, densely packed pitchers adorned with small white areoles. It thrives in full sun, turning a deep reddish-purple in winter, and produces slightly fragrant, scarlet red blossoms in early spring. The plant is well-suited for terrariums and bog gardens, making it an excellent accent plant. It grows to a height of 4 to 6 inches and prefers a bright to partial bright environment indoors or full sun to partial sun outdoors. Hardy to USDA zone 4, it requires a specialized soil mix like Upper Bog Mix or General CP Mix.
Sarracenia flava
Sarracenia flava, a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States, is known for its vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped leaves that can grow over a meter tall. It traps insects with its rolled leaves and produces large, fragrant yellow flowers in spring. This plant thrives in full sun and wet bog soil, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Sarracenia gilpinii
This naturally occurring hybrid (S. rubra x psittacina) features bright red, green, and white pitchers with dominant areoles. The traps turn deep red or maroon in cold weather, and the plant prefers open, sunny, boggy conditions, holding its color into frost. Dark red fragrant flowers bloom in early spring. The plant is perennial and temperate, thriving in bright to partial sun and requiring dormancy.