Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Pinguicula

Species:

Pinguicula planifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

White, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

wet, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wet savannas

Germination Information