Piedmont Bladderwort
Utricularia olivacea
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Guyana, Nicaragua, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lentibulariaceae
- Genus:
- Utricularia
- Species:
- Utricularia olivacea
- USDA Symbol:
- UTOL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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.