Perennial Herb
General Habitat: Sometimes found in shaded areas along streams
or moist areas in mesic woodlands. More frequently found in open or shaded depressions where acidic conditions have developed, such as sandhill seeps and open bogs. In some locations its long-term existence and vigor have apparently required periodic fires to control successional vegetation and insect pests.
General Description: This insectivorous plant is 3-24in (8-68cm) tall. Its hollow leaves are green with some red or purplish veins above. It stands very erect and is strongly recurved at the base. The leaf hoods are sharply pointed with red-netted veins; they arch over the openning. The single, fragrant, flowers are borne on long stalks that usually exceed the leaves. The petals are maroon above, and sometimes gray or dull purple beneath, and 1.0-1.5in (2.5-4.0cm) long. Sepals are purplish above, greenish beneath, and 0.75-1.0in (1.8-2.5cm) long. The disc-shaped style is 1.0-1.5in (2.8-4cm) in diameter. The fruit is a capsule about 0.3in (1cm) in diameter. Flowering period- April through May; fruiting period June through July.
