Question
I have noticed my purple pitcher starting to send up a flower stalk.  As far as i know this is the first one it has produced.  My question is, is this the normal time of year for this to happen and if not should I remove it or let it flower and go to seed so I can harvest the seed.  Thanks

Answer
Hi Tim,

Many Sarracenia send up an occasional late season flower.  Since these almost never have a chance to mature their seedpods before dormancy, they almost never produce seed.  You don't need to remove it.  It's a nice treat in the fall.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com