| General Description | A monocarpic herb that matures over a period from 3-11 years. It is ranked as nationally imperilled in Canada and Threatened in the United States of America. |
| Propagation | By seed which appears viable for a period of three years, no known means of vegetative propagation exists. |
| Pests | Prone to browsing by White-tailed Deer, Snowshoe Hare and Canada Goose. |
| Notable Specimens | Pukaskwa National Park of Canada, Heron Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Pitcher Thistle is found in dune grassland communities dominated by Marram Grass (Ammophila breviligulata), Long- leaved Sand Reed (Calamovilfa longifolia var. magna), Great Lakes Wheat-grass (Elymus lanceolatus spp. psammophilus) or Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). |
| Flower Description | Clusters of spiny, urn shaped, creamy white to pink thistle-like flowers in early to mid-summer |
| Fruit Description | The seed is shiny and dark brown with a papas attached to assist in dispersal. |