Sarracenia flava var. maxima
largest yellow pitcher plant
S. flava var. maxima is a clump-forming, insectivorous perennial to 90cm tall. Its pitchers comprise lime-green to yellow tubes and lids with some red veining; large yellow flowers may appear in the spring
Synonyms
Sarracenia flava 'Maxima'Sarracenia flava all green giant
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Sarraceniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Sarracenia can be evergreen or herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials with rosettes of phyllodes mostly modified into insect-catching tubular pitchers with hooded lids, and solitary, nodding cup-shaped flowers in spring
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in full light with shelter from hot sun. In winter keep moist, cool and well ventilated. Grow outdoors in moist but sharply-drained acid soil in full sun. Irrigate with lime-free water. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division or by rhizome cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
None required
Pests
May be attacked by scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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