sarracenia leucophylla

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Stretch' Covington Co, AL

Covington Co, AL

First described: 2018

A Covington Co leucophylla with white pigments extending far down the petiole — not solid white, but coverage well above average. Notable for producing fall traps 2-3 weeks earlier than most variants (cold-climate candidate). 11 Mike photos (2018-2019).

Standout traits

White pigments stretch far down the petiole — not solid white but extended-coverage
Asymmetric expression: front side of trap has less white stretch than back — Mike unsure if shading or genetic
Produces fall traps 2-3 weeks earlier than most variants — candidate for cold-climate / Northern climates with shorter fall window
Full sun required to bring out pigments

Cultivation

Full sun for color development.
Promising breeding parent for stretching white-pigment expression further down the petiole/trap.

Photos (11)

Stretch, 2018-08-20 — front of trap less stretched— Mike Wang

Stretch, 2018-08-20 — the stretch— Mike Wang

Stretch, 2018-08-20 — newly-opened trap— Mike Wang

Stretch, 2018-09-24 — fall traps aged well— Mike Wang

Stretch, 2019-07-25 — summer traps— Mike Wang

Naming

Mike's label — describes white pigments stretching far down the petiole. Not solid white, but the white region extends unusually far.