Carnivorous White Top Pitcher Plant Seeds

Sarracenia leucophylla is one of the most spectacular pitcher plants. The top of the leaf colors range from totally white, to white netted in green or white with red veins, or a combination of the three colors. Pitchers can reach up to 3 feet in height and over three inches in diameter. They produce large red nodding flowers.

Pitcher plants are one of the most efficient of all carnivorous plants, consuming vast numbers of insects. It lures its prey by secreting nectar around the lip of the pitcher; the nectar paralyses the insect and it falls into the tube. Once the insect reaches the bottom it is dissolved and the plant absorbs the nutrient value.

Sarracenia leucophylla is native to the wet savannahs in the southeast USA, from northeastern Florida to eastern Mississippi. Typical summer temperatures where they grow naturally are in the mid 90's F. Winter temperatures can be below freezing at times. Mature plants enjoy full sun outdoors. Seedlings make an excellent terrarium plant.