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Purpetrator Pitcher Plant

S.x catesbaei (S. purpurea x flava)

Petite red pitchers make a subtle statement in pond margins or floating islands.

This carnivorous Pitcher Plant catches bugs in its hard-to-escape pitchers.

Flower Red
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Purple Pitchers with Slight Green Veining
Hardiness Zone 6
Height 6-8 Inches
Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade
Where to Plant Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 2 Inches Deep)
Aggressive Grower? No
Growth Rate Moderate
Pond Size Any