Sarracenia ‘Yomamallama’ — Aerolata
Sarracenia ‘Yomamallama’ — Aerolata is a distinctive hybrid pitcher plant known for its tall, elegant traps and unusual character. The plant produces upright tubular pitchers that often develop striking shades of green flushed with crimson and burgundy, with subtle veining that becomes more pronounced in strong sunlight. The pitchers rise cleanly from the crown, giving the plant a refined vertical presence in the bog garden.
The traps are specialized leaves designed for catching insects. Nectar produced along the lip of the pitcher attracts insects to the opening, where the smooth interior surface causes them to slip downward into digestive fluid at the base of the tube. This remarkable adaptation allows the plant to thrive in the nutrient-poor, acidic soils typical of bog environments.
Throughout the growing season, Sarracenia ‘Yomamallama’ — Aerolata forms a handsome clump of upright pitchers that bring height, color, and fascination to carnivorous plant plantings. The tall traps create a dramatic effect among mosses and companion bog plants, making this cultivar an appealing specimen for collectors and bog garden enthusiasts. In early spring, nodding flowers appear on tall stems before the new pitchers emerge.
Growing Conditions
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Light: Full sun
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Water: Constant moisture; keep soil wet with pure water (rainwater, distilled, or reverse osmosis)
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Soil: Acidic bog mix such as peat moss and sand
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Hardiness: Generally USDA Zones 6–9
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Dormancy: Requires winter dormancy in cooler months
Landscape Uses
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Bog garden specimen among carnivorous plants
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Container bog centerpiece for patios and decks
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Pond-edge accent plant where acidic wet soil can be maintained
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Educational garden plant demonstrating carnivorous plant adaptations
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Collector’s specimen valued for its distinctive hybrid character
This is a medium division of this recently nicknamed clone, the hybrid is Llama X Jessica. Creating a stunning show in the fall! Shipped bare root.
