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Hybrid Pitcherplant

Sarracenia rosea

Last reviewed: June 2026

Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia rosea)
Photo: (c) sblumen, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Toxicity unknown

Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia rosea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, FL, GA, MS

Pollinators

bees, flies

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This hybrid carnivorous plant produces distinctive pitcher-shaped leaves that trap and digest insects. It forms compact clumps with colorful tubular traps and produces nodding flowers in spring. The plant requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and full sun exposure.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Hybrid Pitcherplant takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Unusual carnivorous appearance may seem too exotic
  • Requires bog-like conditions that look unkempt
  • Very specialized growing requirements

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees and flies during the spring blooming period. As a carnivorous plant, it helps control flying insect populations naturally.

Common questions

How much sun does Hybrid Pitcherplant need?
Hybrid Pitcherplant grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hybrid Pitcherplant bloom?
Hybrid Pitcherplant blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Hybrid Pitcherplant native?
Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia rosea) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hybrid Pitcherplant attract?
Hybrid Pitcherplant draws bees and flies.
Is Hybrid Pitcherplant HOA-friendly?
Hybrid Pitcherplant takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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