Sarracenias Looking...Fly

S. x excellens

Late summer and early fall is when the Sarracenia really start to look their best. It's a shame that winter is only weeks away. The best pitchers are only just starting to come out! (As you can tell, I'm slightly dreading winter and it's lack of outdoor plants...well, carnivores anyway).

Sarracenia leucophylla hybrid

One of the neatest things about my Sarracenia collection is that I'm getting to see many of the pitchers on these plants for the first time. And, while I can't say that I'll know exactly what each and every plant's parentage is, I think it's great to be able to look and see a wide variety of plants in every pot.

Sarracenia minor

I was especially pleased to see one of two S. minors grow this lovely pitcher recently. As longtime readers know, I have a special place in my heart for the species that grew near my house when I first became interested in carnivorous plants. It's fantastic to see this plant doing so well nearly 2,000 miles north of its home.

Sarracenia readii x moorei and lunch

Perhaps of all the photos taken of the outdoor collection over the past few days, this is the best one. I'm almost certain that Daddy Longlegs became lunch. (I'm shocked at how fast the pitchers fill up, and they're not in short supply). As for that mosquito, I can only hope it became lunch, too.

A nice red pitcher from a S. alata (hybrid?)

I've been really thrilled with the brilliant colors of the collection as fall begins. The plant above is probably the most vibrantly colored of all the plants, but many of them are showing off fine reds and yellows, an excellent preview to the leaves of the surrounding mountains, which will begin turning any day now.

Sarracenia purpurea

I had to conclude with this brilliant specimen. The colors on this Sarracenia purpurea are fantastic! If they continue into adulthood, I will have a fantastic cultivar on my hands.