Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Droseraceae

Genus:

Drosera

Species:

Drosera praefolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained wet pine savannas and bogs; benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; surface sow on moist sphagnum or peat.

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