Lilac Butterwort
Pinguicula lilacina
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Lilac Butterwort grows in bright indirect light and prefers moist mineral soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
How to Grow Lilac Butterwort
Lilac Butterwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Moist mineral soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Lilac Butterwort as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Lilac Butterwort (Pinguicula lilacina) is listed in the Lentibulariaceae 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 Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1043
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Annual or Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Lilac Butterwort is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist mineral soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Moist mineral soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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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.