blueflower butterwort
Pinguicula caerulea
Overview
Blueflower butterwort (Pinguicula caerulea) is a perennial carnivorous plant with succulent, spoon-shaped leaves. Its beautiful pale-blue flowers appear in early summer, blooming in clusters atop a long stem. Found in moist meadows and bogs, the plant's sticky leaves attract and trap small insects, which provides a nutrient rich diet. Each season, it can produce several new buds, bringing an annual show of delicate blue blooms. Not only a delightful sight in the garden, this species is also easy to care for, thriving in bright, indirect sunlight.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 8-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in December, January, February, March, April, May.
Propagation
Division, Leaf Cutting, Seed Propagation, Stem Propagation
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