Florida Purple Bladderwort

Utricularia amethystina

Native to:
Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuela

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lentibulariaceae
Genus:
Utricularia
Species:
Utricularia amethystina
USDA Symbol:
UTAM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet, white

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