Sarracenia Elkin's Moorei

When we acquired this plant from another grower many years ago, she simply wrote "Elkin's Moorei" on the label. Don Elkin is a well-repected Sarracenia grower in the Bay Area. Since we haven't seen other forms of moorei that resemble this one, we kept the designation. (Moorei is an old term for the natural hybridization of S. flava and S. leucophylla. S. Leah Wilkerson and S. Royal Rubyare also forms of moorei.)

This plant has traits consistent with other forms of moorei. The hoods are slightly ruffled with very faint hints of white splotches, and the very tip of the hood also has a little curl. However, this particular clone of moorei has a striking appearance. It features black veins against a yellow background. It also grows very prolifically.

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 16 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 and shipped potted.
• Care instructions are included.

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