Nepenthes holdenii
Long known for their roadside cleanups on Spring and Summer weekends, an equestrian group recently began planting, “Nepenthes holdenii,” seedlings along Algonquin and Bateman Roads as part of a roadway beautification initiative.
“The nepenthes holdenii’s (also known as pitcher plants) were our first choice to plant since they remind us so much of horses,” one group member said. “We’re hoping drivers of these roads will slow down and take a moment to appreciate horses and our proud equestrian heritage.”
The Village Roads & Bridges Committee chair and liaison to the Equestrian Commission added she plans to speak with the Village Board about planting nepenthes on Village Hall grounds. “Ever since I saw the nepenthes, I simply could not get it out of my head. We simply must have them at the entrance to Village Hall to let visitors know they have arrived at someplace very special!”