At one site, the endangered Alabama Leather Flower occurs with this species. Another endangered plant, the green pitcher plant, co-exists with this species at a different location. Most of the species' habitat has already been converted to pastureland or row crops. One population in Cherokee County was destroyed when the site was cleared for road construction. Herbicide treatments, bulldozing, planting of non-native competitive grasses, and mowing during flowering could destroy these populations.
Proper planning is needed before development of any type takes place.
A mowing schedule, geared to the plant's growth and reproductive schedule, reduces competition and helps to spread plant seeds. No herbicides will be used near these sites and a special mowing schedule will be implemented. One population in Cherokee County is protected under a long-term cooperative agreement for the endangered green pitcher plant which occurs at the same location. In Georgia, population surveys are underway at or near historic population sites. Additional plans for plant recovery involve negotiating with private landowners for the protection of plants on their sites and monitoring the changes and requirements of each existing population.