RHS 
A carnivorous perennial characterised by short, squat pitchers 10-30cm long which are green with purple veins, sometimes turning completely purple and with a smooth, glossy and waxy outer surface. Their upright green hoods are also richly-veined in purple and leave the pitcher uncovered. Deep purple flowers are borne on stems up to 80cm tall
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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| Winter |
Grow under glass, keep moist in full light with shelter from hot sun. Use an acidic potting medium with moss. In winter, keep slightly drier, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. They will generally lose some of their leaves over winter during a period of dormancy. Most Sarracenias can be grown outside in milder parts of the country, but care should be taken in colder conditions. Choose a position in full sun, sheltered from cold winds. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagate by division
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
May be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth caterpillars
Generally disease-free