Utricularia Species, Eastern Purple Bladderwort

Utriculariapurpurea

Genus
Utricularia (yoo-trik-u-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Utricularia saccata
Vesiculina purpurea
Vesiculina saccata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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| March 2005 | positive

Nice little species that is native to North America. This plant can be found growing in the MidWest as well as on the east coast on up t...Read More

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

Purple Bladderwort is a carnivorous aquatic herb. The flowers are light purple to violet with a three lobed lower lip that is marked with...Read More

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