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Sarracenia purpurea (Purple Pitcherplant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 21993


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Nepenthales
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Genus: Sarracenia
Species: Sarracenia purpurea
 
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  • Bog
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
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  • Red
  • Green - Medium
  • White
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Suitable For edit
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
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  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Boggy
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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