Pitcher plants are the showiest of the carnivorous plants found in Florida, which include butterworts, bladderworts, and sundews.
They trap their prey when an insect flies or crawls into the pitcher looking for moisture or food. Downward-facing “hairs” prevent the insect from climbing back out, and it is dissolved by the plant for nutrients.
Pitcher plants begin blooming in March in Central Florida and are at their peak in mid-April west of Tallahassee.
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Pitcher Plant species
These carnivorous plants range as far south as Okeechobee County but are easiest to find in the westernmost counties of Florida. Six Sarracenia species are found along Florida’s trails, with their highest concentration in Northwest Florida.
Check the Florida Plant Atlas for full scientific details on all pitcher plants found in Florida and the counties where they are known to exist.
Where to See Pitcher Plants
Some of our favorite places to see pitcher plants.
Apalachee Savannas Scenic Byway In the Apalachicola National Forest, the Apalachee Savannas Scenic Byway is a winding stretch of scenic road through expansive wet flatwoods and open pine savannas
Blackwater River State Forest At Blackwater River State Forest near Milton, immerse yourself in the largest state forest in Florida: 190,000 acres surrounding the Blackwater River and its tributaries. 
Clear Creek Nature Trail The Clear Creek Nature Trail leads you to a wonderland of bright blossoms and lacy white-veined trumpets reflected against reflections of the sky.
Florida Trail, Bull Creek WMA Following a significant tributary to the St. Johns River, the Florida Trail through Bull Creek WMA showcases history and botanical beauty.
Florida Trail, Eglin 98.3 miles. One of the most compelling sections of the Florida Trail for backpackers, Eglin offers rugged elevation changes and crystalline waterways.
Garcon Point Trail Pitcher plants and orchids accent expansive coastal prairie landscapes and diverse pine flatwoods along a series of trails at Garcon Point. 
Osceola National Forest The smallest of Florida's national forests, the Osceola National Forest carries the weight of history hidden in its dense stands of longleaf pine.
Pine Log State Forest Florida's oldest state forest offers waterfront camping and a variety of loop trails for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, plus a 5.7 mile linear segment of the statewide Florida Trail.
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park Conserving a vast swath of wetland habitats in low-lying areas along the Perdido River floodplain, Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is home to four species of Sarracenia - pitcher plants - unique to the Gulf Coast. 
Triple N Ranch Vast pine savannas and pitcher plant bogs await at one of the toughest loop trails in the Orlando area a 7.5-mile challenge at Triple N Ranch WMA.