Sarracenia chelsonii AF

This plant grows very slowly, but the patient gardener will be greatly rewarded. In a world of flashy colors of deep purples and reds, this anthocyanin-free form of S. rubra x purpurea, AKA chelsonii, lacks red pigments. It's upright and unusually bright lime green pitchers have caught the attention of customers time and time again. Pitchers are uniform, facing inward in a clustered habit, with a prominent, broad, spade-shaped hood that points straight upward. The wide triangular mouth is just slightly spouted, and nectar can be seen heavily secreted around the lip. It bears green flowers in early spring and green pitchers throughout summer. Its best pitchers occurs in mid to late summer and will often last into winter.

Because of the slow growing nature of this plant, we don't offer it every season. Once we sell out, we won't have more for 2-3 years.

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 8 inches.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• 2nd-season division from select mother plants. (NOT a recent division.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

Photos illustrate summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.