Drosera filiformis
THREAD LEAF SUNDEW
SKU: 843-10
Drosera filiformis, commonly known as the thread-leaved sundew, is a small, insectivorous, rosette-forming species of perennial herb. A species of sundew, it is unusual within its genus in that the long, erect, filiform (thread-like) leaves of this plant unroll in spirals - an arrangement similar to the circinate vernation seen in ferns.
D. filiformis occurs naturally in both Canada and the United States; its natural range extends down the eastern seaboard of North America from south western Nova Scotia in the north down through New England to Florida and Louisiana in the south.
D. filiformis is frequently cultivated in mineral-poor soil and distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rain water. All types of D. filiformis other than 'Florida All Red' require a winter dormancy for long-term survival, forming hibernacula in the winter.
Plants are hardy in zones 7-10, though are reported to be able to survive in zone 5 with winter protection.
Note: These seeds are extremely tiny! It's just how they naturally are. Reading glasses are recommended to aid with seeing them, even for those who don't normally require glasses to read. The seeds are shipped in either a wax envelope, or folder within a small paper. Open carefully, and sprinkle onto the growing medium. Do not bury the seeds. Germination information is below.
Seeds per packet: 10
Drosera filiformis, commonly known as the thread-leaved sundew, is a small, insectivorous, rosette-forming species of perennial herb. A species of sundew, it is unusual within its genus in that the long, erect, filiform (thread-like) leaves of this plant unroll in spirals - an arrangement similar to the circinate vernation seen in ferns.
D. filiformis occurs naturally in both Canada and the United States; its natural range extends down the eastern seaboard of North America from south western Nova Scotia in the north down through New England to Florida and Louisiana in the south.
D. filiformis is frequently cultivated in mineral-poor soil and distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rain water. All types of D. filiformis other than 'Florida All Red' require a winter dormancy for long-term survival, forming hibernacula in the winter.
Plants are hardy in zones 7-10, though are reported to be able to survive in zone 5 with winter protection.
Note: These seeds are extremely tiny! It's just how they naturally are. Reading glasses are recommended to aid with seeing them, even for those who don't normally require glasses to read. The seeds are shipped in either a wax envelope, or folder within a small paper. Open carefully, and sprinkle onto the growing medium. Do not bury the seeds. Germination information is below.
Seeds per packet: 10
