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Named Location Sarracenia flava

Sarracenia flava, also known as the yellow pitcher plant, has a large natural range that extends from southern Alabama to the coastal plains of southern Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Many Sarracenia flava clones owned by collectors have location data recorded against them. This location may refer to where the plant was originally collected from or from where seeds were harvested. This data is important from a conservation point of view.

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Sarracenia flava var. maxima 'James Wong' (Green Swamp, North Carolina) MS-SFX01
Sarracenia Flava Var. Maxima James Wong (Green Swamp North Carolina)

Sarracenia flava var. maxima 'James Wong' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

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Possibly the most handsome Sarracenia flava var. maxima out there! This Sarracenia flava was selected by Matt Soper of Hampshire Carnivorous Plants...

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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) MK-F278, MS-F25
Sarracenia Flava Var. Rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest Florida) Mk-F278 Ms-F25

Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) F25

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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora F25 (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) is a selected red tube form from one of the most famous Sarracenia r...

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina)

Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina)

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina) is a copper-lidded form from the coastal plain of North Carolina. Plants...

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Sarracenia flava var. flava (Dorchester County, South Carolina)
Sarracenia Flava Var. (Dorchester County South Carolina)

Sarracenia flava var. flava (Dorchester County, South Carolina)

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This vigorous clone of Sarracenia flava is a great plant if you want an easy-to-grow, nice-sized, and hard-as-nails Sarracenia flava var. flava. Th...

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Sarracenia Flava Var. Cuprea (Pender County North Carolina) Mk-F173
Sarracenia Flava Var. Cuprea (Pender County North Carolina) Mk-F173

Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Pender County, North Carolina) MK-F173

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Beautifully blushed with copper on the lid, this Sarracenia flava var. cuprea is a great example of a classic copper-top Sarracenia flava. A vigoro...

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Sarracenia Flava Var. Cuprea (Exum North Carolina) Mk-F131A
Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Exum, North Carolina) MK-F131A

Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Exum, North Carolina) MK-F131A

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This is an attractive clone of copper-top Sarracenia flava. Relatively fast-growing, this flava can make a great display if left to fill a large po...

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Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton County, Florida) PJP-F RUG 01
Sarracenia Flava Var. Rugelii (Milton County Florida) Pjp-F Rug 01

Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton County, Florida) PJP-F RUG 01

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Originally from the national collection of Paul & Jackie Gardner of P&J Plants (F RUG 01) this is a fantastic cut-throat Sarracenia flava! ...

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Santee Coastal Reserve, South Carolina)
Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Santee Coastal Reserve, South Carolina)

Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Santee Coastal Reserve, South Carolina)

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This is a vigorous-growing copper-topped Sarracenia flava var. cuprea. The pitcher hoods are large with the cuprea blushing on the top. A really ni...

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Sarracenia Flava Maxima
Sarracenia Flava Maxima

Sarracenia flava var. flava 'Maxima'

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The pitchers of this impressive Sarracenia flava var. flava are well-formed and large, usually about 75cm tall or sometimes more. The upper part of...

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)
Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)
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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea 'Waccamaw' is a stunning Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea from North Carolina’s Green Swamp. It has the classi...

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida)
Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida) is a dark, heavily pigmented form selected from the Florida panhandle...

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Sarracenia Flava Var. Cuprea (Miramar Beach Walton County Florida)
Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Miramar Beach, Walton County, Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Miramar Beach, Walton County, Florida)

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JS-F130

Sarracenia Flava Var. Rubricorpora - Selfed Mike King Plant (Sumatra Florida)
Sarracenia Flava Var. Rubricorpora - Selfed Mike King Plant (Sumatra Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora - Selfed Mike King Plant (Sumatra, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora - Selfed Mike King Plant (Sumatra, Florida)

Sarracenia Flava Var. Rugelii (Milton County Florida) Mk-F53
Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton County, Florida) MK-F53
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Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton County, Florida) MK-F53

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Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Milton County, Florida) MK-F53

Sarracenia Flava Var. Ornata Outlaw (Bay County Florida)
Sarracenia Flava Var. Ornata Outlaw (Bay County Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. ornata 'Outlaw' (Bay County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata 'Outlaw' is a distinct clone from a specific, threatened locality in western Bay County, Florida. Its origin separates...

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Sarracenia Flava Var. Ornata (Wewahitchka Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Wewahitchka, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Wewahitchka, Florida)

Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Green Swamp, North Carolina)
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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

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Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Green Swamp, North Carolina)

Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Blackwater, Florida)
Sarracenia Flava Var. Atropurpurea (Blackwater Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Blackwater, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea (Blackwater, Florida)

Sarracenia Flava Var. Atropurpurea - All Red Form (Blackwater River State Forest Florida) Mk-F27B
Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea - All Red Form (Blackwater River State Forest, Florida) MK-F27B
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Sarracenia flava var. atropurpurea - All Red Form (Blackwater River State Forest, Florida) MK-F27B

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MK-F27B

Sarracenia Flava Var. Rugelii (Blackwater National Park Florida)
Sarracenia Flava Var. Rugelii (Blackwater National Park Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Blackwater National Park, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. rugelii (Blackwater National Park, Florida)

Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora - Dark Tube (Wewahitchka, Florida) MK-F149
Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora - Dark Tube (Wewahitchka, Florida) MK-F149
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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora - Dark Tube (Wewahitchka, Florida) MK-F149

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MK-F149

Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) IP-F13
Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) IP-F13
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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Apalachicola National Forest, Florida) IP-F13

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JS-F22, IP-F13

Sarracenia Flava Var. Ornata (Sandy Creek Road Bay County Florida)
Sarracenia Flava Var. Ornata (Sandy Creek Road Bay County Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Sandy Creek Road, Bay County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata (Sandy Creek Road, Bay County, Florida)

Sarracenia flava var. ornata 'Killer' (Okaloosa County, Florida)
Sarracenia Flava Var. Ornata Killer (Okaloosa County Florida)
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Sarracenia flava var. ornata 'Killer' (Okaloosa County, Florida)

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Sarracenia flava var. ornata 'Killer' is a distinct flava originating from a specific locality in Okaloosa County, Florida. Its genetic background ...

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FAQs

Do Sarracenia need winter dormancy in the UK?

Yes. Sarracenia are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally go dormant in winter. In the UK, dormancy usually happens outdoors without intervention as days shorten and temperatures drop. During dormancy, growth slows or stops, and older pitchers may brown off; that’s normal. Keep the plant outside in a bright, airy spot, keep the compost damp (not waterlogged), and avoid keeping it warm indoors over winter. Dormancy is important for long-term health and strong growth in spring.

What compost/soil should I use for Sarracenia?

Use a low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix such as peat and perlite, or peat and silica sand (not builders’ sand). Avoid multi-purpose compost, garden soil, and anything with fertiliser added; these can burn the roots. If you prefer peat-free options, choose a carnivorous-plant-safe mix specifically formulated for these plants. Repotting into a fresh mix every few years helps keep plants vigorous.

Do Sarracenia need full sun?

Full sun is ideal. In a bright greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny position, you’ll get better colour, sturdier pitchers, and stronger growth. A little light shade is usually fine, but too much shade often causes weaker, greener growth and fewer pitchers. If you’re growing on a balcony, patio, or in a bog planter, choose the brightest spot you have.

Do I need to use rainwater for Sarracenia?

Rainwater is strongly recommended. Like most carnivorous plants, Sarracenia dislike minerals and salts that can build up in compost over time. Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water whenever possible. If you’re stuck, some UK tap water is low enough in dissolved minerals to use occasionally, but long-term it can lead to leaf tip burn, slow growth, and a gradual decline. When in doubt, rainwater is safest.

Can Sarracenia live outside all year in the UK?

In most of the UK, yes, Sarracenia are generally well-suited to outdoor growing. They can handle typical UK winter conditions while dormant. An unheated greenhouse will provide your plants with a longer growing season, though. Species such as Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia psittacina often perform better in a greenhouse.

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