Bladderwort
Utricularia uliginosa
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, 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:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- violet, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- 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