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Sarracenialeucophylla Rafinesque. Whitetop Pitcherplant, Crimson Pitcherplant. Phen: Early Mar-late Apr. Hab: Wet pine savannas. Dist: Sw. GA, w. FL, s. AL, and se. MS, a Gulf Coastal Plain endemic; introduced in eastern NC (and likely to be found elsewhere outside its natural range). Sometimes planted in natural areas by carnivorous plant enthusiasts outside of its natural range, such as in the Coastal Plain of NC, where it has been seen in at least 3 localities. The NC population on Croatan National Forest, Carteret Co. was apparently introduced in the 1980s; it is not known whether this species will spread in NC, but it is still persisting (as of 2015) and has been independently "discovered" several times.
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Height:2-3 ft.
plant sale text:These insect-eating plants are native to the southeastern United States. The burgundy flowers of the cultivar "Tarnok" are unique in the fact that the petals, anthers, and style have been replaced with undifferentiated sepals. The ruffled and doubled look of the flower sets it apart. Sarracenia leucophylla produces two crops of pitchers. The first comes in spring but the late summer pitchers are taller and more robust. Pitcher-plants are most easily grown in containers in a mix of peat moss and sand. They need at least six hours of sun each day.
