S. leucophylla features a ruffled hood beautifully patterned with red veins against a bright white background, giving way to red and green further down the trap. The cultivar 'Tarnok' is unique among Sarracenia, bearing stunning double-petaled flowers with whorls of overlapping sepals—like little red pinecones! Native to the narrow coastal regions of Alabama, 'Tarnok' is especially cold-hardy at our nursery in Oregon and withstands winter freezes easily. It is a fast and vigorous grower, forming dense clusters of growth points that create a breathtaking display. Unlike other forms of S. leucophylla that produce pitchers only in late summer, Tarnok produces pitchers from mid-spring to early fall. This plant was registered with the International Carnivorous Plant Society in 1993.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Mature division from select mother plants.
• Shipped potted in a 4-inch pot.
• Care instructions and our 30-day guarantee are included.
ABOUT MATURE DIVISIONS
After we divide our mother plants, we allow the rhizomes to mature for at least one full growing season, sometimes two, before including them in our inventory. You get a much more vigorous and robust plant than one that has been recently divided.
GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 24 inches in favorable conditions.
Peak Season: Late-season, with its best pitchers typically appearing in September.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Rainwater, distilled water, or other low-mineral water measuring 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.
Complete Growing Guide: How to Grow Sarracenia
SEASONAL APPEARANCE
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Early season pitchers are often thin and wispy.
• June-August: Non-carnivorous leaves may appear alongside thin pitchers.
• September: Stunning vibrant pitchers finally appear.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
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• Plants are shipped potted.
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• Hardy perennials are safe to ship in winter.
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