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Sarracenia leucophylla

Also Known As

  • White Topped Pitcher Plant

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Sarracenia leucophylla plant details

Sarracenia leucophylla is a semi-evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with green, red, variegated and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia leucophylla

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: sarraceniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia leucophylla

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White hood with green and red veins is pointed and covers most of the opening. Grows in upright clumps. Large red flower sprays mid-summer.

Gardening facts about Sarracenia leucophylla plant

How to Grow Sarracenia leucophylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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