Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4-12 inches, possibly to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Both upper and lower leaf surface secrete a sticky mucilage to trap small insects. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Carnivorous |
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