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Utricularia, Bladderwort 'Pittier Moon'

Utriculariaalpina

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Genus

Utricularia (yoo-trik-u-LAR-ee-uh)

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Species

alpina (AL-pin-a)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Category

Perennials

Carnivorous and Insectivorous

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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