Bladderwort
Utricularia uliginosa
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lentibulariaceae
- Genus:
- Utricularia
- Species:
- Utricularia uliginosa
- USDA Symbol:
- UTUL
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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, open habitats like marshes