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Image of the rare insectivorous, Sarracenia leucophylla or White Pitcher Plant
proudly displaying its majestic pitcher
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Sarracenia leucophylla
(White Pitcher
Plant) |
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Origin: Native to the wet savannahs of southeast USA,
from northeastern Florida to eastern Mississippi.
Light: Full sun
Height: 1-2'
Spread: 9-12"
Blooms: Deep crimson red nodding flowers; the orange
stamens are loaded with pollen.
Foliage: Incredibly beautiful, 3' high, 3" across, pitcher with top that range from a
totally white to a white netted in green or white with red vains or
some times a combo of all theree colors. Top of picture is narrow,
gradually flare upwards, has a lid that some times overarches the throat
of the pitcher.
Soil: Acidic white sand
Water: Very high moisture needs
Seeds: Brown
Propagation: Seeds, rhizome divisions
Uses: Container, pots or bog garden, mass plant
Comments: Sarracenia leucophylla or White Pitcher Plant is
a
spectacular frost hardy insectivorous plant that thrives well in
the sunny bog garden. The absolutely gorgeous deep crimson flowers
on long stalks have large drooping petals. Insects are attracted to its
rich necter. The lid of the
White Pitcher Plant has downward pointing hairs and the slippery sides
of Sarracenia leucophylla make it impossible for the insects to escape, hence
trapping them. The Exyra moths love to feed and live within
the pitcher. Sarracenia leucophylla seeds are easily propagated
and the seedlings makes excellent plants for the terrarium. White
Pitcher Plant is a flambouyan plant for the wet garden or container.
It loves to thrive in the sunny sandy soil. Grow Sarracenia leucophylla
en masses for a terrific prized display in the boggy landscape.
White Pitcher Plant are incredible show stoppers.
USDA Zonrd: 6-9 |
