Sarracenia ‘Dragon Queen’

Sarracenia ‘Dragon Queen’ is a dramatic hybrid pitcher plant admired for its bold coloration and commanding presence in the bog garden. The tall trumpet-shaped pitchers often develop deep shades of crimson and burgundy, sometimes flushed with green and marked with intricate veining that gives the traps a fierce, almost mythical appearance. The broad hood arches over the opening of the pitcher, creating a sculptural form that stands out vividly in sunlight.

Like other North American pitcher plants, the tubular leaves function as specialized insect traps. Nectar and vivid coloration lure insects to the lip of the pitcher where they lose their footing and slip into the tube below. Digestive fluids within the pitcher break down the captured prey, providing nutrients that allow the plant to thrive in the nutrient-poor soils typical of bog habitats.

Throughout the growing season, Sarracenia ‘Dragon Queen’ forms an impressive clump of colorful pitchers rising above the mossy bog surface. Its intense coloration and vigorous growth make it a striking addition to carnivorous plant collections, outdoor bog gardens, and container bog planters. In early spring, graceful nodding flowers appear before the new pitchers develop.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun

• Water: Constant moisture; keep soil wet with pure water (rainwater, distilled, or reverse osmosis)

• Soil: Acidic bog mix such as peat moss and sand

• Hardiness: Generally USDA Zones 6–9

• Dormancy: Requires winter dormancy in cooler months

The registered cultivar, great grower! 

Medium/large divisions available