- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 14 - 16 Inches
- Mature Spread 10 - 15 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
The Bug Bat Pitcher Plant makes for a rather unusual carnivorous plant. Also known as Sarracenia 'Bug Bat', this perennial loves the wet and is ideal for bogs. Growing to around 16 inches tall, the Bug Bat Pitcher produces red hooded pitchers with a bright green base. This bog plant is perfect for adding some interest and color.
Being deer resistant, the Bug Bat Pitcher is well suited to growing in a rural location. It is a commonly used bog plant. However, it can also make a striking focal point when grown in a container. This pitcher plant is native to parts of North America and suitable for growing in USDA zones 5 to 9.
Bug Bat Pitcher Plant Care
The Bug Bat Pitcher grows best in full or partial sun. However, as a wetland plant, it requires consistent access to water whether in the ground or a container. When growing in a pot, use an acidic, peat-rich potting mix. No fertilizing is required.
No pruning is required. However, you can remove any brown foliage in early spring to tidy the appearance.
Bug Bat Pitcher Plant Spacing
The Bug Bat Pitcher can grow to 14 to 16 inches tall and 10 to 15 inches wide. A spacing of 12 to 15 inches between plants will allow this plant enough space for air circulation and growth.
Bug Bat Pitcher Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 14 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 15 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 15 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Red |
| Flower Description: Green and Red Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Containers, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Bug Bat Pitcher Plant |
| Other Name(s): Pitcher Plant |
| Scientific Name: Sarracenia 'Bug Bat' |
- SKU:
- 1231020337-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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