Enhance your garden with Butterwort (Pinguicula), a unique and easy-to-grow flowering plant known for its delicate blooms and fascinating carnivorous leaves. Ideal for garden beds, borders, or container planting, Butterwort attracts pollinators while helping naturally manage small insects. Its heirloom quality ensures healthy growth, vibrant flowers, and low-maintenance care, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Plant Variety: Butterwort (Pinguicula)
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Flower Color: Purple, blue, or pink (depending on variety)
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Growth Habit: Low-growing perennial
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Maintenance Level: Low, easy to grow
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Best Use: Garden beds, borders, containers, and ornamental displays
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Climate Tolerance: Prefers temperate climates with well-draining, moist soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Soil Preparation: Use a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix, enriched with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space plants 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
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Light Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun.
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Germination Period: 14–28 days under optimal conditions.
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Best Season to Plant: Spring or early summer after the last frost.
