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Pinguicula Species, Bog Violet, Dwarf Butterwort, Small Butterwort

Pinguiculapumila

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Genus

Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)

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Species

pumila (POO-mil-uh)

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Synonym

Pinguicula australis

Pinguicula buswellii

Pinguicula floridensis

Pinguicula violacea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Dark Blue

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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