Fringed Bladderwort

Utricularia simulans

Fringed Bladderwort

Stan Shebs

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lentibulariaceae
Genus:
Utricularia
Species:
Utricularia simulans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
aug, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Florida

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:
commonly found in wet, sandy savannas