Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Utricularia

Species:

Utricularia inflata

USDA Symbol:

UTIN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, sandy or peaty soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in shallow, still or slow-moving water bodies