Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Utricularia

Species:

Utricularia geminiscapa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, sandy or peaty soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow water or wetland areas