Butterwort - Pinguicula primuliflora MidsizeInsects beware! The sticky leaves of the Pinguicula primuliflora trap nagging pests. When the Butterwort sends out a beautiful purple flower, you'll forgive its unfortunate common name, and you'll know Shakespeare was right: "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Light: Full to slightly filtered sun Soil: Prefers high humidity and requires moist, acidic soil with very little fertilizer. Place a tray of water underneath to keep it wet
• Zones: 9b-10
you'll forgive its unfortunate common name
• Mature height: 7-10+ feet
USDA Zones: 8-11
shrub-like tree that produces red flowers in summer and delicious red fruit in early fall
Pest control: Root knot nematodes are the biggest pests
or roast the edible tubers as a substitute for your next portion of taters
but the White Lava's markings are even more distinct and branch out over the sides of the leaf
Light: Mostly sunny
Bird of Paradise culture is similar to that of Traveler's Trees
Average mature height: 6 to 8 feet or more in ideal growing conditions
including the Zebra Longwing and Gulf Fritillary