Pinguicula Species, Variegated Butterwort

Pinguiculavariegata

Genus
Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)
Species
variegata (var-ee-GAY-tuh)
Synonym
Pinguicula algida
Pinguicula glandulosa
Pinguicula spathulata
Pinguicula spathulata subsp. variegata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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