{"product_id":"purple-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-purpurea-seeds","title":"Purple Pitcher Plant Seeds – Sarracenia purpurea – 25 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Pitcher Plant (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fascinating carnivorous perennial known for its colorful tubular pitchers that collect rainwater and trap insects. Native to North America, this unique bog plant is ideal for carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens, and specialty containers with consistently wet, nutrient-poor growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose These Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive red, purple, and green pitcher-shaped leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivorous plant that naturally traps insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for bog gardens and carnivorous plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-hardy compared with many tropical carnivorous plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived perennial when grown in suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.034%; height: 166.718px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePurple Pitcher Plant – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivorous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, specialty containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun to very bright light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh; keep consistently wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient-poor, acidic carnivorous plant mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6029%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccess starts with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.139%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold stratification, pure water, strong light, and patience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the seeds in a moist carnivorous plant medium or damp sphagnum moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCold-stratify the seeds for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–8 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the refrigerator.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter stratification, surface sow the seeds on moist sphagnum or a peat-based carnivorous plant mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot bury deeply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as the seeds need light and moisture to germinate successfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKeep the growing medium constantly moist using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide bright light and moderate warmth after stratification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination may take several weeks, and seedlings grow slowly during their first year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet expectations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seeds can be slow and uneven to germinate. Proper cold stratification is important, and seedlings may take several years to reach mature pitcher size. Avoid standard potting soil and fertilizers, as carnivorous plants are adapted to nutrient-poor conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne order contains 25 Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Purple Pitcher Plant seeds need cold stratification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A cold, moist stratification period of approximately 4–8 weeks is recommended before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do the seeds take to germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter stratification, germination may take around 2–8 weeks, although some seeds can take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of water should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water. Tap water with high mineral content can damage carnivorous plants over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Purple Pitcher Plants be grown indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can be started indoors, but mature plants generally perform best with very bright light or full sun and a natural seasonal cycle, including winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ship from Old Town, Florida, United States","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39600868622430,"sku":"","price":17.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/Purple_Pitcher_Plant_Sarracenia_Purpurea_Seeds.jpg?v=1790879676","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/purple-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-purpurea-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}