Sarracenia 'Asuka No. 16'At first glance, this Sarracenia may be easily confused with Sarracenia leucophylla. It is, however, a stunning hybrid from Japan. The pitchers transition from green to a snow white top with a fine red veination running throughout. Sarracenia 'Asuka No. 16' is a great hybrid if you want something a little more 'exotic' without breaking the bank!

with a narrower base and a more defined neck leading into the mouth

handsome plant with fine red veination and a subtle copper top

16' is a great hybrid if you want something a little more 'exotic' without breaking the bank

The autumn traps were huge

The gardener gifted Andrea a division of the Sarracenia that has been in his collection ever since

This Sarracenia alata var

The plant is named after a Native American tribe from North Carolina's Haw River region

Take a look at the impressive 'Flavona' photo below on Andrea's Instagram (and give him a follow too

Pitchers are upright and slender

dominating other tones

although the best are usually produced in spring

The throat is strongly stained red