Sarracenia ‘Saxapahaw’

Sarracenia ‘Saxapahaw’ is a vigorous and beautifully colored hybrid pitcher plant named after the historic river town of Saxapahaw in North Carolina. The plant produces tall, upright pitchers that often develop rich shades of green flushed with crimson and burgundy, highlighted by bold veining and a gracefully arched hood. The elegant structure of the traps gives the plant a refined yet dramatic appearance in the bog garden.

Like all North American pitcher plants, the tubular leaves function as specialized insect traps. Nectar and vivid coloration attract insects to the rim of the pitcher, where they slip inside and are digested in the fluid contained within the tube. This remarkable adaptation allows the plant to thrive in the nutrient-poor soils typical of bog habitats.

During the growing season, Sarracenia ‘Saxapahaw’ forms an attractive clump of upright pitchers that rise above the mossy bog surface, creating a striking display of color and form. Its dependable vigor and handsome coloration make it an excellent choice for carnivorous plant collections, outdoor bog gardens, and container bog planters. In early spring, graceful nodding flowers appear before the new pitchers fully 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

Such a wonderful plant and giant breeder! 
Medium/large plants available