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Pinguicula Species, Alpine Butterwort

Pinguiculaalpina

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Genus
Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)
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Species
alpina (AL-pin-a)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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