Rainhat-trumpet
Sarracenia minor
Last reviewed: August 2026
Rainhat-trumpet (Sarracenia minor) is a perennial forb native to FL, GA, NC, SC. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees and flies.
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
FL, GA, NC, SC
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Sarracenia minor is a fascinating carnivorous plant featuring distinctive pitcher-shaped leaves with hooded tops that trap insects. This compact perennial produces yellow flowers in spring and maintains its unique foliage year-round. It requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and cannot tolerate drought.
Growing Rainhat-trumpet
Grow Rainhat-trumpet in part sun and high water. Mature plants reach 6 to 18 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect high maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rainhat-trumpet 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 concern traditional neighbors
- Requires constantly wet soil that could appear swampy
- Very specialized growing requirements make it impractical for typical landscapes
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and flies for pollination. As a carnivorous plant, it helps control flying insect populations naturally.
Common questions
- How much sun does Rainhat-trumpet need?
- Rainhat-trumpet grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Rainhat-trumpet bloom?
- Rainhat-trumpet blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Rainhat-trumpet native?
- Rainhat-trumpet (Sarracenia minor) is native to FL, GA, NC, SC, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Rainhat-trumpet attract?
- Rainhat-trumpet draws bees and flies.
- Is Rainhat-trumpet HOA-friendly?
- Rainhat-trumpet 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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