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Sarracenia leucophylla

Sarracenia leucophylla is endemic to the warmer Southeastern United States primarily along the Gulf Coast. It is naturally found growing in North Florida, across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. There may be introduced populations growing in other states.

There are two primary varieties of Sarracenia leucophylla; the species-typical Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla and the white-topped leucos Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba (including the famous 'Hurricane Creek White').

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Slack Clone' X 'Schnell's Ghost'

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Slack Clone' × 'Schnell's Ghost' is a leucophylla cross that focuses on strong white pigmentation and late-season height. B...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla (Citronelle, Alabama)

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla (Citronelle, Alabama)

Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone H (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145H

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone F (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145F

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Black Sheer'

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Black Sheer'

Sarracenia leucophylla - L3 Giant (Citronelle, Alabama)

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Sarracenia leucophylla L3 Giant is an impressive Sarracenia with location genetics from Citronelle, Alabama. This plant is known for its imposing s...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba - No. 5 Christian Klein

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba - No. 5 Christian Klein

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Cronus' (Titan™)

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Created over 40 years ago, Sarracenia leucophylla 'Cronus' was made by crossing plants from Seminole County, Florida and Baldwin County, Alabama. T...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L58A

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone 5a (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L144C

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The 'Hurricane Creek' cultivar name can be applied to Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba clones, or their seeds, that were found at the Hurricane Cre...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone A (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145A

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Mike Wang Clone A (Baldwin County, Alabama) MW-L9

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Mike Wang Clone E (Baldwin County, Alabama) MW-L13

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba - No. 3 CK MK-L115

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MK-L115

Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla f. viridescens (Perdido, Alabama)

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This plant is a rare, anthocyanin-free form of Sarracenia leucophylla. It originates from a specific location near Perdido in Alabama, USA. The 'vi...

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba White Top (Baldwin County, Alabama)

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba White Top (Baldwin County, Alabama)

Sarracenia leucophylla White Top with Fine Red Veins MK-L34

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Bocaza'

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Sarracenia leucophylla 'Bocaza' is a giant cultivar of Sarracenia leucophylla. Its name comes from a Spanish term for 'wide mouth' or 'big mouth'. ...

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Sarracenia leucophylla - Green & White (Milton County, Florida) MS-SL127

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Sarracenia leucophylla - Green & White (Milton County, Florida) MS-SL127

Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba - Christian Klein

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba - Christian Klein

Sarracenia leucophylla - L3C Yuri Sarzi

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Sarracenia leucophylla - L3C Yuri Sarzi

Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone 3A (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L144F

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'Hurricane Creek White' - Clone E (Baldwin County, Alabama) MK-L145E

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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.