Yellowishwhite Bladderwort

Utricularia × ochroleuca

Also known as: Arctic Bladderwort

Native to:
Afghanistan, Baltic States, Belgium, Canada, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Iran, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Labrador, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, United States

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lentibulariaceae
Genus:
Utricularia
Species:
Utricularia × ochroleuca
USDA Symbol:
UTOC

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
20 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
aquatic invertebrates
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-poor, acidic, peaty soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in bogs and fens