| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Basal rosette of 3 to 6 styellowish-green leaves; upper surface is covered in glandular hairs, giving them a sticky feel.. |
| Fruit: | Other: Yellowish-brown, dry egg-shaped capsules containing several tiny seeds.. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purple with white spot at mouth. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: Cold stratify in refrigerator for 8 to 12 weeks. Needs specific temperature: 15ºF-40ºF |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Carnivorous Goes Dormant |
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