Sarracenia alata var. alata f. viridescens (Washington County, Alabama)

Sarracenia alata var. alata f. viridescens (Washington County, Alabama)Sarracenia alata var. alata f. viridescens (Washington County, Alabama) is an anthocyanin free form of the pale pitcher plant. Unlike typical alata forms, it lacks the pigments responsible for red and purple colouration, resulting in pitchers that remain entirely green throughout the growing season. This gives the plant a clean, uniform appearance and highlights its shape and texture rather than its colour. Pitchers are slender and upright, typically

it can 'burn' later in the season when grown in the greenhouse

held on tall scapes above the pitchers

rubrioperculata is a striking form of Sarracenia alata selected for its bold upper pitcher colouration

and lid develop deep maroon pigmentation that creates a strong contrast against the lighter body of the pitcher

but with a slight degree of ruffling that alludes to the presence of Sarracenia leucophylla genes in the mix

Sarracenia 'Black Knight'

with only faint veining visible beneath the surface

Alabama) is an anthocyanin-free form of the pale pitcher plant

it certainly impresses each year in the greenhouse with its distinct colouration and robust pitchers

defined white

creating a layered pattern that becomes increasingly visible in strong light

Unlike heavily coloured forms that develop red across the entire pitcher