Sarracenia alata var. nigropurpurea - Black Tube (Intersection SR 26/15 Stone County, Mississippi) MK-A58

Sarracenia alata var. nigropurpurea - Black Tube (Intersection SR 26/15 Stone County, Mississippi) MK-A58This clone of S. alata var. nigropurpurea is known for its distinct black coloured tubes, with genetics from a site at the intersection of state roads 26 and 15 in Stone County, Mississippi. This plant is highly sought after by Sarracenia collectors and plant enthusiasts for its superb colouration and striking appearance.

the pitchers reach up to 70 cm in height

The tube remains predominantly green

The lid itself is white with paler red venation

The cultivar name honours Mrs Leah Wilkerson

but as the pitchers mature

it's recommended to keep it lightly shaded

this Sarracenia may be easily confused with Sarracenia leucophylla

The name 'Dixie Lace' pays homage to the plant's genetic origins in the Deep South of the USA

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

attention-grabbing plant

This one's a whopper and is the largest Sarracenia flava var

if you see Sarracenia 'Barry Soper' for sale