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Utricularia Species, Bladderwort, Conespur Bladderpod, Creeping Bladderwort, Humped Bladderwort

Utriculariagibba

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Genus

Utricularia (yoo-trik-u-LAR-ee-uh)

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Species

gibba (GIB-buh)

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Synonym

Utricularia exoleta

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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janelp_lee

Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | October 2017 | positive

It is cute when it flowers. I grow it in a jar with some soil and water by the window for natural light.

Nanthawat

Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | January 2015 | neutral

Love the plant and the bright yellow flowers but it can completely choke out your entire aquarium/pond if left alone.

crimsontsavo

Crossville, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2008 | positive

A wonderful and fast growing plant for ponds and aquariums.
Watch that it doesnt take over or escape!
Perfect for fry to hi...Read More

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