Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lentibulariaceae

Genus:

Utricularia

Species:

Utricularia olivacea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, sandy, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in shallow water or wet sandy areas.