Dwarf Sundew of America
Drosera brevifolia
Family: Droseraceae
Dwarf Sundew of America grows in full sun and prefers wet acidic sandy soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Dwarf Sundew of America
Dwarf Sundew of America growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet acidic sandy soil with a soil pH of 4.0-6.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Dwarf Sundew of America as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1 year.
Plant Overview
Dwarf Sundew of America (Drosera brevifolia) is listed in the Droseraceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with an annual or perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0988
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Annual or Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Dwarf Sundew of America is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet acidic sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet acidic sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 4.0-6.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1 year. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1 year
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.