Sarracenia ahlesii 4b starting in June

starting in June

The 1' tall peduncle (flower stalk) holds a small white cup from which pokes out its "too big for its britches" spadix

dishwashing

the new shoots may take on a blue/purple color

It will tolerate intermittent dry spells though the foliage tends to suffer more

Sarracenia ahlesii 4b starting in JuneSarracenia x ahlesii is a naturally occurring hybrid of Sarracenia alata x Sarracenia rubra, named after Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas co author, the late Harry Ahles. Sarracenia x ahlesii is found where both parent species co occur in Southern Alabama and Mississippi. The clumps of green pitchers are veined red toward the top. Before the new pitchers emerge in spring, the floral show is delightful with floral saucers composed of rosy