Sarracenia alata
Also Known As
- Sarracenia sledgei
- Pale Pitcher Plant
Plant type
perennial, carnivorous, aquatic
size
- H: 24"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Sarracenia alata plant details
Sarracenia alata is a semi-evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with chartreuse, green and white foliage. In spring chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarracenia alata
- Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
- Plant family: sarraceniaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, green and white
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarracenia alata
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: humidity
- Soil needs: clay
Gardening facts about Sarracenia alata plant
How to Grow Sarracenia alata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- clay
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 30"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 8"-10"
- sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 30"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 15"
- sun
- regular
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