Sarracenia are very threatened in the wild. They only grow within Longleaf Pine habitat, which has been reduced by 97% due to logging, replanting, and man-made changes in hydrology. From Virginia down through Texas, their remaining populations are just a shadow of what they once were. While there are some protected areas of habitat being maintained and restored, there is still habitat loss happening every day. Wild collection of plants for nursery cultivation, as well as cut pitchers for the florist trade are a threat to their populations across their whole range.
We partner with a number of conservation organizations to donate time, money and plants to help protect remaining populations of these plants in the wild. Steve also sits on the board of North American Sarracenia Conservancy NASarracenia.org, as well as partners with Meadowview Biological Research Station (PitcherPlant.org) to help raise money and awareness for Sarracenia causes.
If you are sourcing Sarracenia for arrangements, and your source can't name their origin, they are likely cut from the wild, which can cause irreparable harm to wild populations. Without care and cultivation, these plants can be detrimentally harmed when over harvested in the wild. To help ensure what few wild plants are left continue to thrive, always ensure ethically, sustainably sourced Sarracenia cuttings.
Sarracenia in the wild
The current greatest need is to help preserve a very small slice of Virginia pitcher plant habitat via GoFundMe