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

Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina)Sarracenia flava var. cuprea (Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina) is a copper lidded form from the coastal plain of North Carolina. Plants from this area are known for stable colour and clean form. This clone shows the classic cuprea trait. The lid develops a warm copper tone as it matures, sitting over a greener tube. Pitchers grow tall and upright with a straight profile. The tube is narrow at the base and widens slightly towards the mouth.

Although the flowers are not as impressive as the pitchers

Guaranteed to look great in any S

The pitchers mature to a rich maroon colour

the pitchers turn a solid red with only slight variation between lid and tube

The specific plant that became 'Liquorice Lips' was selected and grown on by Ian Salter

adding impressive stature to each trap

Mature plants produce hefty pitchers reaching over 80 cm in height

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Does Charlene Strawn have a scent

Some retailers describe it with a more exotic

making them a standout addition to any garden shed or indoor plant collection

tapestry-like patterning