Category: Bog/Marginal

Plants that grow in shallow water or soggy soil at the pond edge. They soften hard edges, add seasonal flowers, and create a natural transition between water and land.

Sarracenia

Carnivorous pitcher plants with tall, tubular green leaves grow among ferns and aquatic plants beside a pond in a lush garden setting, with sunlight filtering through surrounding foliage.

Back to Plant Library Sarracenia Description North American carnivorous perennial with tubular “pitchers” that lure and trap insects. Bold, upright form and striking veining make it a natural focal point in bog shelves and shallow, saturated zones. History / Fun Fact Sarracenia evolved in nutrient-poor bogs and gets much of its nutrition from insects. Early […]