Sarracenia purpurea 'Heterophylla'
Sarracenia purpurea all green
A carnivorous perennial forming a low clump of stout pitchers with erect hoods. This form has no anthocyanins (which create the red colouring typical of the genus) and the pitchers are lime green. In spring it produces solitary yellow flowers on stems above the foliage
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
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| Winter |
Grow under glass, keep moist in full light with shelter from hot sun. Use an acidic potting medium with moss. In winter, keep slightly drier, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. They will generally lose some of their leaves over winter during a period of dormancy. Most Sarracenias can be grown outside in milder parts of the country, but care should be taken in colder conditions. Choose a position in full sun, sheltered from cold winds. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagate by division in spring
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
Generally disease-free