Pinguicula Species, Butterwort

Pinguiculaimmaculata

Genus
Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)
Species
immaculata (im-mak-yoo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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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