Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Utricularia

Species:

Utricularia geminiscapa

USDA Symbol:

UTGE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

aquatic invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require wet, acidic conditions and may germinate erratically; often propagated vegetatively via turions or stem fragments.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI