Utricularia sp. (Bladderwort) - Image 29

Botanical name: Utricularia sp.

Common name: Bladderwort

Family: Lentibulariaceae

Origin: Worldwide

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Keep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Bog or aquatic
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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Utricularia sp. (Bladderwort) purple flower close up on a slender dark stem
Utricularia sp. (Bladderwort) purple flower stem with multiple buds and open blossoms
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