Family: Sarraceniaceae

Scientific Name: Sarracenia leucophylla x purpurea

Common Name: Sarracenia leucophylla x purpurea Pitcher Plant

Description

Sarracenia leucophylla x purpurea is a carnivorous plant using the basic pitfall trap to capture the prey. When pitchers first emerge, they are pinkish white with bright red veins. As the pitcher matures, the red intensifies throughout the entire pitcher

Plant TypePerennials Hardy, Carnivorous plants
Hardiness Zone(5)6-8
Growing Mediaequal parts peat moss and perlite
LeavesWhen pitchers first emerge, they are pinkish white with bright red veins. As the pitcher matures, the red intensifies throughout the entire pitcher
Dimensions12 inches tall
Cultivar Origina natural hybrid of Sarracenia leucophylla and S. purpurea
Author's NotesRefer back to the ABCs of Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia) for additional information on the culture of this plant.
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