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Pinguicula Species, Butterwort, Large Flowered Butterwort

Pinguiculagrandiflora

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Pinguicula grandiflora by Mitjo
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Genus
Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)
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Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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(Zone 3a) | February 2003 | positive

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