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Pinguicula Species, Southern Butterwort

Pinguiculaprimuliflora

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Pinguicula primuliflora by Equilibrium
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Genus
Pinguicula (ping-WIK-yoo-la)
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Species
primuliflora (prim-yoo-LIF-flor-a)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly 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
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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