I am always on the lookout for carnivorous plants seeds for the small but dedicated group of ‘carnivorously inclined’ that follows the blog/seeds offerings.
Drosera intermedia; great idea for a ‘moist crevice’ garden!
This late summer I was pleased to find a Drosera intermedia population with seeds at the right moment, growing together with Utricularia cornuta, Horned bladderwort, also with seeds at the right moment!
Once in a while I have the occasion to witness mass flowering of Utricularia cornuta but I can rarely be there at the right moment to collect seeds. Last time they were offered about 6 years ago.
The Horned bladderwort is a species found growing in various regions of North America, curiously enough, in colder and also warmer regions (warm like in Cuba!).
As opposed to Drosera, the mechanisms for catching the prey (traps) are situated underground; above the ground we can only notice its presence during flowering when thin flowering stems adorned with large, yellow flowers appear; sometime in large numbers (depending on location).
The flowers are also very, very fragrant! It is no wonder that various pollinators are attracted to them.
You can read more about the Horned bladderwort by clicking on the links provided. As well for Drosera intermedia.
This year, despite low expectations, there are also good amounts of Drosera linearis and Pinguicula vulgaris seeds.
All you need is a moist location (a pond edge would make a wonderful place) and the will to grow them! And don’t forget to also add Sarracenia purpurea to the group!
Word goes around that we should also consider Triantha as being a ‘partially carnivorous’ plant, but seeds-wise we have to wait till later in the fall to see if they will be available.
