Photo of Drosera rotundifolia flower by Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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Drosera rotundifolia

Also Known As

  • Round-Leaved Sundew

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 2"-10"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Drosera rotundifolia plant details

Drosera rotundifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green and red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and standing water - even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drosera rotundifolia

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 2 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: bog garden, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drosera rotundifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

While carnivorous plants are not currently in our repertoire, I couldn't resist showing you this adorable little "Sundew" This was photographed in a bog of billions of them at the "Dolly Sods', a great natural area here in WV.

Gardening facts about Drosera rotundifolia plant

How to Grow Drosera rotundifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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