General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Flowers: Showy
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Carnivorous

Common names
  • Butterwort

Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Feb 24, 2022 7:56 AM concerning plant:
    laueana "crimson form" X (laueana X emarginata)

    Deep violet-red orchid blooms, petals are somewhat fringed, with deep veins. Back of flower is pastel pink, veins are visible on the back too. Long spur on flower.

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