California Butterwort
Pinguicula macroceras
Bill Bouton from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lentibulariaceae
- Genus:
- Pinguicula
- Species:
- Pinguicula macroceras
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Blue, Violet
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in boggy, calcareous environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o