• One of the most diverse and unique s are members of the Sarracenia or Pitcher species. The Purple Pitcher , Sarracenia purpurea, is a hardy species with low-lying, jug-shaped leaves. Although relatively primitive in comparison to other Sarracenia species, they are popular among gardeners because they are impressively big, beautifully coloured, and very easy to grow. Sarracenia purpurea is a fairly robust with pitchers up to about 6 inches or so in length..

Purple Pitcher 5 Fresh -Make your garden special One of the most diverse and unique s are members of the Sarracenia or Pitcher species. The Purple Pitcher , Sarracenia purpurea, is a hardy species with low-lying, jug-shaped leaves. Although relatively primitive in comparison to other Sarracenia species, they are popular among gardeners because they are impressively big, beautifully coloured, and very easy to grow. Sarracenia purpurea is a fairly robust with pitchers up to about 6 inches or so in length. Young leaves grow upwards, but as they open and then become filled with rainwater they fall backwards onto the ground. Mature s have a spread of about 12 inches. There is considerable variation in colour, but most leaves are green when young, turning red when exposed to good, strong light. The idea of a carnivorous may surprise some people, but those who have experienced the beauty of purple pitcher s have grown accustomed to the idea. With a stunning red-purple colour, these s brighten up any garden. Sweet nectar in the cone of the attracts insects, which are then trapped in the cone by a number of small hairs that prevent the insect from escaping. The then absorbs its ents from these dead insects. Keeping a purple pitcher in your garden can limit the number of insects as well as add a beautiful swath of colour Seed will need to be scattered onto damp soil and then kept cold for 4-6 weeks (placing the pot in a fridge works fine). Make sure the soil stays damp but not waterlogged, if the pot is covered, make sure it isn't covered so tightly air cannot get in. Stretching some transparent plastic film over the spot and using a pin to make a few air holes does the trick nicely. The seed tray then needs to be put somewhere warm and with luck the will germinate. It is important that the soil is kept wet throughout the growing season.