Sarracenia alata var. alata (Jackson County, Florida)This Sarracenia alata var. alata from Jackson County in Florida is a classic Gulf Coast form of the pale pitcher plant. Populations from Jackson County are known for their elegant proportions, tall growth, and attractive veining. This clone combines a slender, upright habit with strong colour contrast in the upper pitcher, making it a particularly appealing representative of the species. Pitchers are tall and narrow, rising from the rhizome in neat

The only named plant of this form

maxima out there

with some specimens beating that on occasion

Sarracenia ‘Alucard’ is an excellent addition to any carnivorous plant collection

The combination of a green lid

The plant gets its name from the jagged

or operculum

which originated from a cross between Sarracenia leucophylla and S

It produces a flush of spring pitchers

it is sure to make a statement in any collection

gradually transitioning to a lemon yellow as the growing season progresses

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