Sarracenia purpurea venosa Bog Orchid It is a very pretty

It is a very pretty tropical with traps year round

It can be grown outdoors in the warm weather

early Spring bloomer

It can become weedy and invasive in water bogs

Digestion takes a few days and the leaf uncurls to leave the prey remains behind

Sarracenia purpurea venosa Bog Orchid It is a very prettyEase to Grow: Easy Dormancy: Suggested Native Range: Peat Bogs of Southeastern North America Zones: 7 9 (6 10) The Southern Purple Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia purpurea venosa, is low growing with short, stout traps. The traps are similar to the northern variety, but more bulbous and orange with more pronounced ruffling on the margins of the hood. The external pitcher surface is covered by small dense hairs, and feels soft and flexible to the touch. It