sarracenia alata

Sarracenia alata 'DARK, upward lid' Stone Co, MS

Stone Co, MS

First described: 2017

A purplish-black-trapped S. alata from Stone Co, MS — distinct from the dark-red 'Night' clone (Mike's direct comparison). Distinctive upward-pointing lid orientation. Notable for unusually long-lasting traps. 21 Mike photos spanning 2017-2020.

Standout traits

Purplish-black trap potential under optimal conditions.
Upward-pointing lid — distinctive structure.
Long-lasting traps — useful breeding trait.

Standout traits

Upward-pointing lid orientation — distinctive among alatas
Capable of dark purple to near-black trap color under optimal conditions
Color appears in fall under Mike's NorCal outdoor conditions
Compared to 'Night': Mike (post 3, 2017-07-28) characterizes 'Night' as more of a dark RED, while this clone goes purplish-BLACK
Long-lasting traps — Mike (post 9, 2018-12-11): 'good candidate for breeding plants with long lasting traps' — still looking nice mid-December while other alatas are burnt out
Sun/shade dramatic phenotypic difference on the same trap

Cultivation

Fall is the showtime for color.
Long-lasting traps — useful breeding trait.
Standard alata care.

Photos (21)

Dark upward lid, 2017-07-25 — shade side, less anthocyanin— Mike Wang

Dark upward lid, 2017-07-25 — newer trap, lid underside detail— Mike Wang

Dark upward lid, 2018-12-11 — long-lasting trap; other alatas burnt out by now— Mike Wang

Dark upward lid, 2019-01-11 — 'HOLY GUACAMOLE!'— Mike Wang

Naming

Mike's descriptive 'DARK, upward lid' label — references the unusual upward-pointing lid orientation plus the dark color potential. Mike (post 1, 2017-07-25): "The trap can get dark purple to almost blackish under optimal conditions."