Sarracenia leucophylla x rubra, Green AF

This plant is the anthocyanin-free (AF) form of S. leucophylla x rubra. This plant lacks red pigment, so leaves and flowers are green and white. Pitchers are tall with a prominent, ruffled lid and a gracefully spouted mouth. Look for its best pitchers of the season in late summer. (Compare this plant with the typical form, S. leucophylla x rubra

GENERAL CARE
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. (See below.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing. Appearance will change with the seasons. (See below.)
• Shipped potted. Care instructions are included.

ABOUT RHIZOME DIVISIONS
• Medium divisions are generally twice as large as small divisions. They also have more pitchers and a fuller appearance.
• All divisions are matured for at least one full growing season, sometimes two. These 2nd-season divisions are more vigorous and robust than recent divisions.

SEASONAL APPEARANCE
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Fully developed pitchers will start to appear.
• June: Full display of pitchers. This plant will look its best!
• July-August: Plant will slow down when it’s hot. Some minor spotting.
• September-October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.