Rose Pogonia Heliamphora such as the Purple Pitcher

such as the Purple Pitcher Plant

he was selected for a government-sponsored botanical expedition to South and Central America

Soil: Garden Soil

Zones: 11-12 (10-13)

Rose Pogonia Heliamphora such as the Purple PitcherEase to Grow: Easy Dormancy: Yes Native Range: Peat Bogs of Eastern and Central North America Zones: 3 9 (2 10) Rose Pogonia, Pogonia ophioglossoides, produces a single, rose colored flower at the top of a 1 leafed stem. It is a simple charmer. The pink petals of the rose pogonia flower are lance shaped and wide spreading. The lip has dark pink with frilly edges, and a bright yellow beard. The blooms are 1+" (2cm) across and occasionally come in pairs