Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Utricularia

Species:

Utricularia juncea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor 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