species 4,809 observations

Pale Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia alata

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Basicladus tracyi, Pitcher Plant Mining Moth, Verbena Bud Moth, Parallel-banded Leafroller Moth 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Squirrel Tree Frog 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Carnivorous Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, Wikipedia and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.