Family: Lentibulariaceae
Genus: Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la) (Info)
Species: villosa (vil-OH-suh) (Info)
Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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
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