S. “Sun Piercer”

RobBlog, Sarracenia

A plant that has been catching my eye in recent season is a moorei that I’m calling S. “Sun Piercer” as a working name. I don’t remember exactly where the seed came from or who did the cross. The seed was received as S. leucophylla 30A x flava “Goldie” from a few years ago. It is turning out to be a rather nice moorei featuring golden undertones, an angular nectar roll, and dark red veins that lace the upper portion of the pitcher. The working name S. “Sun Piercer” was inspired as I was walking through the garden during the early evening hours. The setting sun behind the pitchers made it appear as if the golden pitchers were “piercing” through the sun. Here are a few photos from previous seasons.