Gold Form Purple Pitcher Plant Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Gold Form Purple Pitcher Plant is a carnivorous perennial plant valued for its colorful pitcher-shaped leaves, compact growth habit, and unique golden-toned variations. It is commonly grown in carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens, terrariums, and specialized containers. The plant performs best in full sun with acidic, nutrient-poor, consistently moist growing media. Suitable for ornamental carnivorous plant displays, Gold Form Purple Pitcher Plant adds distinctive foliage texture and seasonal interest.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant with a compact rosette growth habit
• Produces pitcher-shaped leaves with varied coloration
• Suitable for bog gardens, terrariums, and carnivorous plant collections
• Requires acidic, nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in full sun
• Suitable for temperate growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Sarracenia purpurea
• Common Name (US): Purple Pitcher Plant, Gold Form Purple Pitcher Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: December–April
• Germination: 30–90 days after cold stratification; may vary depending on conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor mix such as sphagnum peat and silica sand
• Watering Needs: High; keep growing media consistently moist using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 6–18 in tall, 12–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart