About
Pinguicula primuliflora, the primrose-flowered butterwort, is a carnivorous perennial producing rosettes of sticky, bright-green leaves and relatively large, pale-pink to white, violet-like flowers in spring and summer. A pretty and rewarding carnivorous plant for a cool, moist, bright position.
About the genus
Pinguicula, the butterworts, are carnivorous perennials with sticky, succulent-like leaves that trap and digest insects and small invertebrates. They produce violet-like flowers in blue, violet, white or pink. Grown as fascinating specialist plants.
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.