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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Pointed ends, pink-red lip, pale green yellow leaves. Leaf center is maroon red, with center leaf vein.
Flowers: Showy
Other: Violet pink, with lighter center and prominent purple veins.
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
1"-2"
Flower Time: Other: Blooms year round, less often during winter phase.
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Bog gardening
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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Common names
  • Butterwort

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