Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Utricularia

Species:

Utricularia amethystina

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow, Purple

Native Range

United States: Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in wet, sandy savannas and bogs