Sarracenia Boob Tube Galphimia We have found that a

We have found that a half day of sun produces the most sturdy plants

while adding purple pigment from one of the more typical clematis hybrids

a reference to the dramatically raised ridge running down the center of each thick green leaf

where it contrasts beautifully with ferns and other fine-textured plants

adorned with lovely dark burgundy spines

Sarracenia Boob Tube Galphimia We have found that aSarracenia 'Boob Tube' is one of our favorite pitcher plant hybrids of Sarracenia minor x Sarracenia x courtii, introduced in 1994 by our friends, the late Larry Mellichamp and Rob Gardener. The vigorous, 1' tall x 20" wide clump is composed of upright green pitchers, that develop a bronze tint with age, and with an array of white windows in the back on the pitcher.