Pinguicula Species, Butterwort

Pinguiculabalcanica

Genus
Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)
Species
balcanica (bal-KAN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Medium Blue
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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 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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neutral
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