Sarracenia leucophylla (White Trumpet Pitcher Plant )


Botanical Information

FamilySarraceniaceae
GenusSarracenia
Speciesleucophylla
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to Southeastern United States.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 8b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 20 to - 5
Temperature (°F)4 to 34
Height0.3 - 1 m
Spread0.3 - 1 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA carnivorous plant with large, white, bell-shaped pitchers to lure prey.
ShapeColumnar, clumping.
LandscapeBog gardens, terrariums, as a potted plant in specific conditions or as a specimen.
PropagationRhizome division or by seed.
CultivationPlant in wet, loosely-draining humus-rich acidic soil in full sun. Bog garden environments are essential.
PestsAphids, scale, mealybugs, moth larvae, leaf spot and root rot.
Notable SpecimensChelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
HabitatSwamps and bogs with have highly acidic soil.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are long, measuring beyond 50 cm in height. It is green at the bottom of the flower, changing to white near the middle. There are red veins that descend from the red trim at the beginning of the cup.

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