sarracenia flava var. rugelii

Sarracenia flava var. rugelii clone#1 Liberty Co, FL

Liberty Co, FL

First described: 2020

A Liberty Co rugelii Mike found among hundreds of sibling clones — produces consistently large traps year after year, thick walls, well-defined red throat, lid edged in red. adaetz100 confirms it grows bigger/sturdier than Leah Wilkerson in his collection. Backbone genetics for breeding. 4 Mike + 5 adaetz100 photos (2020-2022).

Standout traits

Consistently produces large traps year after year — comparable to clone A
Thick walled traps
Productive — spits out lots of traps
Very well-defined red throat
Edge of lid lined with red
Backbone genetics for breeding (per Mike)
adaetz100 (2020): darkest throat blotch among rugelii clones grown
adaetz100 (2022): bigger/thicker/sturdier than 30"+ Leah Wilkerson

Cultivation

Reliable across grower environments.

Photos (9)

rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-11 — thick walls— Mike Wang

adaetz100's rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-21 — size and form— adaetz100

adaetz100's rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-21— adaetz100

adaetz100's rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-21 — dark throat blotch visible (center)— adaetz100

adaetz100's rugelii clone#1, 2022-05-23 — beefcake— adaetz100

adaetz100's rugelii clone#1, 2022-05-23— adaetz100

Naming

Mike's accession-code label. 'clone#1' designates this Liberty Co rugelii — initially overlooked among hundreds of sibling clones until it shot out a bunch of gigantic traps (winter-recognized only when removing dead traps).