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ornamentalFamily: SarraceniaceaeGenus: Sarracenia
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Maroon Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia 'Maroon'
Cultivar: Maroon
This carnivorous perennial features distinctive tubular leaves that transition into deep, saturated maroon hues as they mature. Designed by nature to attract and capture insects, the pitchers form an upright, architectural rosette that provides visual interest in wet, acidic garden settings. It thrives in high-light environments and requires constant moisture, making it a classic choice for bog gardens or specialized container setups.
Sarracenia 'Maroon' is a striking carnivorous pitcher plant valued for its deep, intense coloration and unique tubular foliage. It serves as an excellent specialized specimen for bog gardens or container displays.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun for optimal coloration and pitcher development.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently saturated; sit the pot in a shallow tray of distilled water.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and 10-15 inches wide.
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Hardiness
6-9
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping, rosette-forming perennial.
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Plant type
carnivorous
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Growing note
Requires pure water sources like rainwater or distilled water. Mineral salts in tap water can be detrimental to the plant's long-term health. Ensure the growing medium stays consistently moist.
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Climate note
Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to remain healthy long-term.
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Flower / fruit
Produces unique, nodding, umbrella-like flowers in spring on tall scapes; prioritize healthy foliage growth over flower production if the plant is young.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun for optimal coloration and pitcher development.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Generally do not fertilize; plants obtain nutrients through insect capture. Over-fertilization can burn the roots.
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Pruning
Remove dead or browning pitchers in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
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Care notes
Requires pure water sources like rainwater or distilled water. Mineral salts in tap water can be detrimental to the plant's long-term health. Ensure the growing medium stays consistently moist.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and 10-15 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping, rosette-forming perennial.
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Spacing
12-18 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces unique, nodding, umbrella-like flowers in spring on tall scapes; prioritize healthy foliage growth over flower production if the plant is young.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
6-9
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Temperature
Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to remain healthy long-term.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently saturated; sit the pot in a shallow tray of distilled water.
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Soil
Peat moss and perlite or sand mix; must be low-nutrient, acidic, and well-draining.
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Soil pH
4.5-5.5
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Container Growing
Ideal for container bog gardens; ensure the container has drainage and is kept in a shallow water tray to maintain humidity.
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Family
Sarraceniaceae
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Foliage Look
Deep maroon, tubular, smooth-textured, upright foliage.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be tubular with a distinct opening; retain characteristic maroon pigmentation.
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Fruit Flower Look
Nodding, chartreuse-to-reddish umbrella-like flowers on long, sturdy stalks.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should only appear on mature specimens; do not depict flowers on juvenile starter plugs.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain upright, clumping rosette habit; do not depict as a sprawling or vining plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A bold, upright cluster of tall, deep red pitcher-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, rigid, tubular pitchers with an open lid (operculum) at the top and deep maroon coloration.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the vertical orientation of the pitchers; avoid excessive horizontal spread.
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Plant Faqs
Does Sarracenia 'Maroon' need to be fed? No, it catches its own food; do not use standard fertilizers. Can I use tap water? No, use distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater to prevent mineral buildup. Does it need winter care? Yes, it requires a dormant period in a cooler location.
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Root Look
Fine, white, healthy fibrous roots within a firm, moist substrate plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, peat-based substrate, clean and free of debris.
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Starter Stage
Small, young rosettes with emerging juvenile tubular leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Tiny, upright, thin-walled juvenile pitchers; small root system typically found in plug or tray cells.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Sarracenia Maroon. This is Sarracenia Maroon, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking pitcher plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future bog garden or specialized container display you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its intense, deep maroon coloration and its unique, upright tubular leaves that act as natural insect traps. Establish your starter by potting the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining peat-based mix, then later move to a larger bog container when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Sarracenia Maroon Pitcher Plant Carnivorous Plants Bog Garden Agardeni Exotic Plants Perennial Plants Container Gardening Plant Care Sarracenia Maroon
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the striking Sarracenia 'Maroon', a beautiful carnivorous pitcher plant known for its deep red foliage. Learn how to grow this unique perennial in bog gardens and containers.
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Youtube Video Title
Sarracenia 'Maroon' Pitcher Plant | Carnivorous Bog Gardening
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