Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla f. viridescens (Perdido, Alabama)This plant is a rare, anthocyanin free form of Sarracenia leucophylla. It originates from a specific location near Perdido in Alabama, USA. The 'viridescens' form designation indicates its complete lack of red pigmentation. Without anthocyanins, the plant cannot produce purple or red colours. Its traps show a consistent green and white colour scheme. Its pitchers are tall, upright and trumpet shaped. They feature the same downward pointing hairs as

The great-grandparent Sarracenia purpurea contributes to a slightly chubbier pitcher tube than a regular Sarracenia leucophylla

the inner trap can also appear yellowish

the flowers are similar to wild forms

and the remarkable lace-like appearance of the reticulate vein pattern on its hood

Growth follows a typical seasonal pattern

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cuprea 'Strained' produces pitchers that can hit the 1-metre mark and is regularly the largest Sarracenia in our collection

rounded head

The pitcher hoods are large with the cuprea blushing on the top

they form curved pitchers with a flambuoyant hood

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Slack Clone' × 'Schnell's Ghost' is a leucophylla cross that focuses on strong white pigmentation and late-season height

ornata from Virginia