Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Pinguicula

Species:

Pinguicula ionantha

USDA Symbol:

PIIO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

violet, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Requires periodic fire to maintain open, sunny habitat and reduce competition.

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