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    • 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.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    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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    Drosera capensis

    aka Sundew

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-12"

    Width: 4"-8"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Drosera capensis foliage by Danger Garden
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    Drosera spatulata

    aka Drosera spathulata, Spoon-Leaf Sundew

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Aquatic

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Drosera spatulata foliage by Danger Garden
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    Drosera filiformis

    aka Drosera filiformis subsp. filiformis, Dewthread, Sundew, Thread Leaf Sundew

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Drosera filiformis by plant lust
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    Drosera paradoxa

    aka Sundew

    Plant Type

    Carnivorous

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 1"-4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Drosera paradoxa foliage by Michal Rubeš
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    Red Cape Sundew

    Scientific Name: Drosera capensis (Red)

    Plant Type

    Aquatic

    Zones

    10a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 10"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water
    Photo of Red Cape Sundew foliage, form by incidencematrix
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