2 Inch Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa – Wholesale Packs of 45 or 90 Plants
Add one of North America’s most iconic carnivorous plants to your inventory with the beautiful Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa, commonly known as the Southern Purple Pitcher Plant. Unlike upright trumpet pitcher species, this fascinating variety forms a compact rosette of broad, ground-hugging pitchers beautifully accented with rich burgundy veining. Its unique appearance and natural insect-catching ability make it a favorite among carnivorous plant enthusiasts, botanical gardens, and specialty retailers.
Each plant is professionally grown in a 2-inch nursery pot and is available in convenient wholesale packs of 45 or 90 premium plants. These healthy, well-rooted specimens are ideal for garden centers, online plant retailers, gift shops, educational displays, terrarium builders, and collectors looking to offer one of the easiest and most cold-hardy carnivorous plants available.
Native to the southeastern United States, Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa produces attractive cup-shaped pitchers that naturally collect rainwater while trapping insects. Unlike many carnivorous plants, its pitchers remain attractive for extended periods, creating year-round ornamental appeal in bog gardens, container plantings, and sunny outdoor displays.
Why Grow Sarracenia purpurea venosa?
- Distinctive ground-hugging pitchers with beautiful burgundy veining
- One of the easiest and most cold-hardy carnivorous plants to grow
- Naturally attracts and captures insects without chemicals
- Excellent for bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, and educational displays
- Long-lasting ornamental pitchers provide year-round interest
- Available in convenient wholesale packs of 45 or 90 plants
Plant Specifications
- Botanical Name: Sarracenia purpurea venosa
- Common Name: Southern Purple Pitcher Plant
- Pot Size: 2 Inch Nursery Pot
- Pack Sizes: 45 or 90 Plants Per Box
- Growth Habit: Compact rosette-forming carnivorous perennial
- Mature Height: 6–12 inches
- Usage: Bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, outdoor containers, educational displays, conservatories, and specialty plant retail
Basic Care Information
- Light: Full sun to very bright light for best growth and pitcher coloration.
- Water: Keep consistently moist using only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Avoid tap water whenever possible.
- Soil: Nutrient-poor carnivorous plant media such as long-fiber sphagnum moss, peat moss, and perlite.
- Temperature: Extremely cold-hardy and thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 6–9 with a natural winter dormancy.
- Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity but performs well outdoors in suitable climates.
Please note: Pitcher coloration naturally varies throughout the growing season, becoming deeper burgundy-red when plants receive abundant sunlight. Like all temperate Sarracenia, this variety requires a winter dormancy period each year for long-term vigor and continued healthy growth.
Combining exceptional hardiness, fascinating insect-catching pitchers, and beautiful natural coloration, the 2 Inch Sarracenia purpurea venosa is an outstanding wholesale carnivorous plant that appeals to beginners, collectors, educators, and botanical enthusiasts alike.
