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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 14 days

Germination: surface sow on peat or sphagnum moss and keep moist by misting.

Native to: Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode Island, Saskatchewan, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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Sarracenia purpureaSarracenia purpurea

Purple Pitcherplant

In Stock: 1.12 g (grams) (Total:0.002lb)

Sarracenia purpurea

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0.00248 lb MI

Details

Germination:

63%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

970,200

Quantity:

0.00248 lb

Collected in:

Michigan
Chippewa County

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833535

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 14 days

Germination: surface sow on peat or sphagnum moss and keep moist by misting.

Native

Introduced

Discover the fascinating world of Sarracenia purpurea, the most commonly distributed carnivorous plant. Also known as the purple pitcher plant, northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, or side-saddle flower, this intriguing species has a wide native range including the Eastern seaboard, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes of the U.S, Canada (excluding Nunavut and Yukon), Washington state and Alaska. It's even become naturalized in parts Northern California, and has proliferated in parts of Ireland. As the only member of its genus that inhabits cold temperate climates, it is a marvel of adaptation. This unique plant captures prey such as flies, ants, spiders and moths, using an invertebrate community for digestion. Sarracenia purpurea comes in two subspecies and is leveraged for medicinal properties by Native American and First Nation tribes. Due to fire suppression in some areas, moth larvae infestations can be managed by burning last year's litter, highlighting the importance of natural events like fire in their habitat management. Experience the captivating world of Sarracenia purpurea!