Bug Bat Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia 'Bug Bat'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Native, Compact/Dwarf, Wet Soils, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateSlow
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Leaf Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 5-9
Get ready for some garden intrigue with the Bug Bat Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia x 'Bug Bat'), a carnivorous wonder that looks as fascinating as it functions! This perennial serves up dramatic, upright pitcher-shaped leaves streaked with bold red veins and topped with flaring hoods that really do resemble bats swooping through the bog. Its "Bug Bat" name becomes part of the fun, because those pitchers act like tiny bat caves, luring insects in and keeping your garden's pest population under control while giving you all the exotic flair your landscape can handle. Growing just 14 to 16 inches tall and spreading about 12 inches wide, it is perfectly sized for containers or a specialty bog garden display that will wow everyone from seasoned gardeners to up and coming plant lovers.
A hybrid of hardy North American Pitcher Plants, Bug Bat fires up the drama as the season warms by deepening its vibrant coloring and sharpening those intricate vein patterns. The tubular leaves cluster tightly into dense clumps, creating an architectural look that is both wild and refined. Come spring, strange, nodding flowers rise above the foliage, another layer of botanical mystery in a plant that already feels straight out of a Ma Nature fantasy novel. As a member of the Sarraceniaceae family, it continues the long admired legacy of wetland Pitcher Plants that have fascinated plant lovers for generations.
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Key Features
- Carnivorous perennial with unique bat-shaped pitcher leaves
- Bold red veined foliage with upright tubular growth
- Reaches 14 to 16 inches tall and 12 inches wide
- Produces curious spring flowers in addition to pitchers
- Natural insect control and a true conversation starter plant
- Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9
Landscaping Uses
The Bug Bat Pitcher Plant is ideal for landscapes where you want a plant with both showmanship and purpose. Compact but bold, it thrives in damp conditions and partners beautifully with other unusual perennials.
- Perfect for bog gardens and water features
- Eye catching specimen for container gardens
- Adds intrigue to pollinator or wildlife gardens
- Fantastic companion for Ferns, Hostas, and other moisture loving, shade leaning perennials
- Works beautifully in group plantings for a dramatic, otherworldly display
Care & Maintenance
Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, this herbaceous carnivore thrives in consistently damp, acidic soil where richer plants would struggle. It loves full sun to partial sun for best pitcher color, and the brighter the light, the more intense those fiery red veins become. While Bug Bat is low-maintenance once settled in, it does need steady moisture to keep those pitchers performing at superhero level.
- Planting Time: Spring or early fall planting is best
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
- Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient poor, consistently wet soil; avoid rich or fertilized mixes
- Moisture Needs: Keep soil moist at all times; never allow to dry out; use the Finger Test for monitoring moisture
- Mulching: Apply a 3 to 4 inch layer of Arborist mulch to keep roots shaded and cool
- Fertilization Needs: No fertilizer, this plant gathers nutrients through its insect prey
- Pruning Info: Remove dead pitchers in late winter or early spring before new growth appears
- Division Info: Divide every few years in spring to maintain vigor or expand your collection
- Special Perks: Deer-resistant, rabbit resistant, naturally pest controlling, and packed with bold foliage character
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster to give your Bug Bat Pitcher Plant the best start possible with lifelong mycorrhizal root support.
Bring Home the Batty Beauty
With its fierce form and bug eating abilities, the Bug Bat Pitcher Plant is a true garden superhero ready to swoop in and save the day. Order yours from Nature Hills and let this carnivorous marvel keep pests in check while turning heads all season long.
