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Pinguicula grandiflora

 
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Family: Lentibulariaceae
Genus: Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la) (Info)
Species: grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Pinguicula reuteri

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Category:
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Carnivorous and Insectivorous

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

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

By Mitjo
Thumbnail #1 of Pinguicula grandiflora by Mitjo

By Mitjo
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Mitjo On Feb 2, 2003, Mitjo from Lappeenranta
(Finland)
(Zone 3a) wrote:

see what gonna happen!



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