The flowers are usually the first sign of growth from the rhizome following the winter dormant period.
The flower structure is the same for all Sarracenia species, a single flower is produced for each stem, this may achieve a height of 60 cm or more depending upon the species and size of the plant. As the flower begins to open the stem assumes the shape of a shepherds crook.
The structure of the flower consists of 5 sepals, above a style resembling an upside down umbrella and 5 petals. The stamens and the ovary are located centrally beneath the sepals, whilst the stigma are located at each point of the umbrella.