Sarracenia leucophylla
Tall, relatively narrow green pitchers are boldly white around the pitcher opening accented with stunning red veins.
Sarracenia leoucophylla has tall, relatively narrow green pitchers that are boldly white around the pitcher opening accented with stunning red veins. The dusky red flowers of this species are magnificent and resemble flying saucers. Species leucophylla is famous for its ability to gobble up even large bees and wasps — an excellent trait if you have little boys in your life (and sometimes little girls) or husbands that need to be entertained as you drag them around the nursery.
Common Name: Pitcher Plant
Family: Sarraceniaceae (The Pitcher Plant Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Cream/White, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Wet , Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Wet pinelands and bogs.
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Geographical Origin: North America
