Sarracenia Purpurea Pitcher Plant Rare Pine Species Carnivorous House Plant 15 Fresh Rare Seeds Sarracenia purpurea, the purple pitcher plant, northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, or side-saddle flower, is a carnivorous plant in the family Sarraceniaceae. Deceptive & deadly, the carnivorous purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) traps insects in its modified leaves. Perennial. Sow anytime. Use a neutral soilless potting mix such as 1pt peat moss & 1pt perlite. Ensure the mix is fully watered all the way through using distilled water. Surface sow seeds. Propagate with a propagator set or inside a zip lock bag with 2 inches of distilled water in the bottom. Place in fridge to stratify for 4-6 weeks (to speed up germination but not a necessary step). After this or instead of this, place under lights or in a light position, expect germination in 4-6 weeks from this point. Always use distilled/rain water when watering these plants. Pitcher Plant