Sarracenia × moorei 'Elizabeth'This is one really elegant Sarracenia moorei and a favourite in the collection! As a moorei this plant is a cross between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla. It was produced by national collection holder Mike King of Shropshire Sarracenia. It is a robust growing Sarracenia with a fine netting of red veination laid over a serene green backdrop. Elizabeth may not be the rarest Sarracenia around, but, if you don't already have her make sure you

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

the pitchers transform into a deep burgundy-purple

broken by a clear green vein pattern

is a hybrid of Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla

Beautifully blushed with copper on the lid

elegant pitchers

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Cronus' was made by crossing plants from Seminole County

Although the flowers are not as impressive as the pitchers

Each leaf bears a trap that reaches nearly 4 cm in length

The two lobes exhibit a strong curve along the midrib

maxima has a couple of traits that make it slightly more interesting

the hood takes on a golden tone