species 40,323 observations
Purple Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia purpurea
Field notes
Supports All
13
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Verbena Bud Moth, Epauletted Pitcher Plant Moth, Pitcher Plant Borer Moth, Parallel-banded Leafroller Moth
5
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eastern Meadow Vole, American Beaver, Tule Bluet, Caribou
4
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red-spotted Admiral, Golden Northern Bumble Bee
4
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Wikipedia.