sarracenia leucophylla var. alba

Sarracenia leucophylla var. alba 'perseverance' Baldwin Co, AL

Baldwin Co, AL

First described: 2018

A chameleon Baldwin Co alba uniquely capable of producing strong fall traps under heavy shading — defies Mike's fall-leucophylla- induction model (which holds that direct light on the growth point is required at specific developmental stages). Long- lasting traps. 12 Mike photos (2018-2020).

Standout traits

Defies Mike's fall-leucophylla-trap-induction model: produces strong fall pitchers WITHOUT direct light hitting the growth point — uniquely shade-tolerant for fall trap initiation
Var. alba expression
Strongly chameleon — not the easiest clone to turn very white
Surprising late-summer trap production (Mike, 2020-07)
Long-lasting traps that hold up well into winter (Mike, 2020-12)

Cultivation

Atypical light requirements. Most leucos need direct sun on the growth point at certain stages to push fall traps. This clone defies that — produces fall traps under heavy shading.
Right environment required to coax white-throat expression.

Photos (12)

alba 'perseverance', 2018-10-29 — beautiful fall trap despite full shading— Mike Wang

alba 'perseverance', 2018-10-29— Mike Wang

alba 'perseverance', 2020-07-23 — beautiful summer traps— Mike Wang

alba 'perseverance', 2020-07-23— Mike Wang

alba 'perseverance', 2020-12-09 — long-lasting traps— Mike Wang

alba 'perseverance', 2020-12-09— Mike Wang

Naming

Mike's label — refers to the clone's defiance of Mike's fall-leucophylla-trap-induction hypothesis (see thread 2565). Even when completely shaded all summer/fall by surrounding vegetation, this clone produced a beautiful fall trap.