Southern Butterwort Seeds - Flower Plant

Southern Butterwort is a compact carnivorous perennial plant known for its sticky leaf rosettes and delicate seasonal flowers. This moisture-loving plant is commonly cultivated in bog gardens, terrariums, containers, and specialty plant collections. It performs best in bright light with consistently moist acidic growing media and adapts well to warm temperate and humid climates.

Features

• Compact carnivorous plant growth habit
• Sticky leaf rosettes for insect trapping
• Produces delicate seasonal flowers
• Suitable for terrariums and bog gardens
• Adapted to humid growing conditions
• Suitable for specialty plant collections

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pinguicula planifolia
• Common Name (US): Butterwort
• Seed Type / Variety: Southern Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing carnivorous perennial
• USDA Zones: 7-10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: February to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 4-8 weeks in moist acidic medium around 60-75°F (15-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist acidic peat-based soil
• Watering Needs: High moisture with distilled or rain water preferred
• Mature Plant Size: 2-6 inches tall, 3-6 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart