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sarracenia purpurea ssp. purpurea

Sarracenia purpurea ssp. purpurea Westmoreland Co, PA

Westmoreland Co, PA

First described
2025
Type
small population high elevation locality

Origin

A small population of S. purpurea ssp. purpurea from a reportedly higher-elevation site in Westmoreland Co, PA. Genetically distinct from the more readily available Centre Co, PA variant (thread 5238).

Standout traits

  • Genetically unique among PA purpurea populations.
  • Distinct shape and dark in-person color (photos understate the darkness).
  • High-elevation provenance.

Cultivation notes

Mike's NorCal microclimate occasionally hits high-40s F on summer nights — borderline too cold for Sarracenia in summer, capable of burning leaves. This clone has been "somewhat challenging" in those conditions. Mike isn't sure whether the difficulty is intrinsic to the clone or his specific climate.

Photo credit

In-situ photos in the source thread came from an uncredited photographer. Mike's PSA: if the photographer identifies themselves, they should PM Mike for credit.

Standout traits

  • Genetically unique among PA purpurea populations Mike has access to.
  • Distinct shape and dark in-person color (pictures don't fully convey the darkness).
  • From a higher-elevation site (vs the lower-elevation Centre Co, PA population).
  • Somewhat challenging to grow in Mike's NorCal climate (which is borderline too cold for Sarracenia in summer — high-40s F summer nights can burn leaves).

Cultivation

Mike's NorCal climate caveat: summer night temperatures sometimes dip to high-40s F in his precise microclimate, which can burn leaves on cold-sensitive Sarracenia. The Westmoreland clone has been "somewhat challenging" — Mike is unsure if the difficulty is inherent to the clone or specific to his climate. Worth growing despite the challenge for the shape and dark color.

In-situ photos in the source thread were sent to Mike by an uncredited photographer — Mike requests credit if the photographer identifies themselves.

Photos (8)

purp Westmoreland PA in cultivation, 2025-10-28.— Mike Wang
purp Westmoreland PA, 2025-10-28.— Mike Wang
purp Westmoreland PA, 2025-10-28.— Mike Wang
In-situ — uncredited photographer (please contact Mike for credit).— unknown — please contact Mike
In-situ — uncredited photographer.— unknown — please contact Mike
In-situ — uncredited photographer.— unknown — please contact Mike
In-situ — uncredited photographer.— unknown — please contact Mike
In-situ — uncredited photographer.— unknown — please contact Mike

Naming

Locality designation only — no cultivar name. Mike treats this as a small-population entry distinguished by elevation and genetics from other PA purpurea populations.