Sarracenia oreophila var. ornata (Sand Mountain, Georgia)Is this the best looking Sarracenia oreophila around? It's certainly a contender! Originally from the Sand Mountain plateau in Northwest Georgia, this plant's distinct habitat no doubt contributes to its unique appearance. This ornate variety of oreophila is heavily veined with thick red lines on a base of green that transitions to autumnal colouration as the seasons evolve. If you only ever have one Sarracenia oreophila in your collection, make it

It is known for its distorted and twisted foliage

It does grow noticeably rapidly compared to others in the collection

Although not a named Sarracenia cultivar

The result is a compact but heavy-growing clone

The pitchers are a clean yellow-green colour with the typical flava lip and lid

The tube remains a bright green to yellow-green throughout most of its length

The absence of anthocyanin pigmentation allows the finer details of the pitcher to stand out clearly

The pitcher tube gradually widens to over 4 cm below the hood

who has lived her entire life on the property where this plant occurs

The two lobes exhibit a strong curve along the midrib

× catesbaei and germinating the seed in the Spring of 1990

The plant produces its main pitchers during the growing season