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Pinguicula, Butterwort 'Weser'

Pinguicula

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Genus

Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Medium Purple

Fruit Colors

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

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

From leaf cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Usage

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Disease Resistance

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

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

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Carnivorous and Insectivorous

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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