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Sarracenia alata

Also Known As

  • Sarracenia sledgei
  • Pale Pitcher Plant

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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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
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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