Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. montana (Jackson County, North Carolina)Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. montana (Jackson County, North Carolina)

Whatever the story behind this Sarracenia alata

It typically produces leaves that grow low to the ground

upright pitchers

The lid is broad and slightly curved over the opening

cuprea 'Strained' produces pitchers that can hit the 1-metre mark and is regularly the largest Sarracenia in our collection

As they mature

The cultivar sets itself apart with its exceptionally long marginal lashes

The pitchers have a copper-ish hue to them which is really lovely

Slack's Maxima)

The spring pitchers are particularly striking

a must-have for any Sarracenia collector

The 'B52' shows vigorous growth