About

A compact, clump-forming, biennial or perennial from mountain grassland in Europe with small, broadly ovate to kidney-shaped, entire leaves in a basal rosette and short, erect stems bearing small clusters of pale yellow, oval, star-like flowerheads with dark centres in summer. A charming, dwarf, golden composite for a cool, well-drained rock garden.

About the genus

Drosera, commonly known as the sundews are one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants. They are perennial or (more rarely) annual, upright herbaceous plants forming either prostrate or upright rosettes, and can live for up to 50 years.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.