Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla f. viridescens (Perdido, Alabama)

Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla f. viridescens (Perdido, Alabama)This plant is a rare, anthocyanin free form of Sarracenia leucophylla. It originates from a specific location near Perdido in Alabama, USA. The 'viridescens' form designation indicates its complete lack of red pigmentation. Without anthocyanins, the plant cannot produce purple or red colours. Its traps show a consistent green and white colour scheme. Its pitchers are tall, upright and trumpet shaped. They feature the same downward pointing hairs as

They do not grow bolt upright like many other Sarracenia

This plant is highly sought after by Sarracenia collectors and plant enthusiasts for its superb colouration and striking appearance

but its robust pitchers also make it a standout in bog gardens or container collections

with the tallest and most colourful traps appearing in late summer to early autumn

The exact parentage of this hybrid remains unknown

it is sure to make a statement in any collection

it breaks its dormancy by producing numerous upright leaves that can reach up to 13 cm in length

Sarracenia 'Leah Wilkerson' is a naturally occurring hybrid that was found in a bog on private property in Walton County

It entered wider cultivation through UK grower Ian Salter

with a thicker build

It inherits the tall

Although the exact parentage of this cultivar is unknown