Sundew

Drosera × woodii

Sundew

Jan Wieneke

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Droseraceae
Genus:
Drosera
Species:
Drosera × woodii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
White, Pink

Native Range

Canada: Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
4.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to nutrient-poor, acidic bogs