Description
Utricularia graminifolia (also called grass-leaved bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic carnivorous plant native to the eastern United States. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, bladder-like traps. It grows in shallow, slow-moving streams and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia graminifolia is a popular choice for landscaping and garden design. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is often used as a ground cover or to fill in gaps in a garden. It is also a great choice for container gardening.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia graminifolia has small, white flowers with yellow or purple spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Utricularia graminifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by division of the rootball in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring. Cuttings of half-ripe wood can be taken in summer.