Violet Butterwort ⚠️ Threatened

Pinguicula ionantha

Violet Butterwort

Vivian Negron-Ortiz, USFWS Panama City

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lentibulariaceae
Genus:
Pinguicula
Species:
Pinguicula ionantha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
feb, mar, apr
Bloom Colors:
White, Violet

Native Range

United States: Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to wet pine flatwoods and seepage slopes