Water Plants
Sarracenia
Pitcher plant assortment
Upright or rounded pitcher-shaped leaves trap insects, supplying nutrients that are scarce in bog soil. These carnivorous plants need a dedicated acidic, nutrient-poor planting rather than ordinary fertilized pond soil; forms and colors vary by selection.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Pond placement
- Acidic bog container; not a submerged pond plant.
- Winter care
- A winter dormancy is important; protect according to species hardiness.
- Water
- Consistent moisture from rainwater or low-mineral water
Sizes & prices
- 4"$30.00
- 6"$40.00
- 8"$50.00
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Needs persistent moisture, not deep submersion.
Native range
- Native range / parentage
- Native genus of North America.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Insect-catching pitchers; form and color vary.
Water garden care
- Planting method
- Dedicated bog pot with acidic, unfertilized carnivorous-plant mix.
- Feeding
- Do not fertilize pitchers or use enriched soil.
- Watering
- Use rainwater or distilled water; avoid hard tap water.
- Pruning
- Trim dead pitchers without damaging new growth.
- Size & habit
- Sarracenia species and hybrids range about 6–36 in. tall and 6–24 in. wide.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: NoahElhardt · CC BY-SA 3.0
Size & selection: Size varies among Sarracenia species and hybrids: the Extension genus reference spans about 6–36 in. tall × 6–24 in. wide. Confirm the selection for a particular container or bog.
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.