Drosera filiformis
Thread-leaf Sundew
Description:
The largest sundew, leaves are long, upright, sticky, and able to unfurl like a fern. Carnivorous plant. Flowers are a pink to magenta shade and bloom in summer. Blossoms open in early morning and close by noon. Grows in open wet sand or moist areas.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Droseraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Late June to late August |
| Global and State Rank: | G4, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
