Sarracenia oreophila

Ease to Grow: EasyDormancy: SuggestedNative Range: Mountain Wetlands of Southeastern North AmericaZones: 7-9 (6-10) The Green or Mountain Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia oreophila, is the most endangered Sarracenia species. It is known to exist in just a few mountain sites in North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. It is the only Sarracenia that does not grow in the coastal plain. Spring pitchers resemble those of S. flava with light chocolate veining. In full sun they develop a golden yellow-green color. Fall pitchers are curved phyllodia, flattened pitchers. S. oreophila grows naturally along shady, sandy stream banks. In April and May the large and showy flowers are pale yellow, and fragrant. The Green Pitcher Plant is the only Sarracenia that flowers when the first pitchers appear, rather than before, like most pitcher plants. They are robust growers, and can tolerate less wet conditions in the Summer. The Green Pitcher Plant is a wonderful plant for the bog garden or collection, and will