Schmutz's sundew
Drosera schmutzii
About
Drosera schmutzii, also known as Schmutz's sundew, is a perennial species of tuberous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is endemic to Kangaroo Island in South Australia and occurs mostly in the northern and eastern areas. It grows in sandy clay with laterite soils in open areas amongst Allocasuarina muelleriana and often in the presence of Stylidium tepperianum. Drosera schmutzii grows in a rosette 3 to 4 cm in diameter with green to red leaves. It flowers from June to September.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Schmutz's sundew can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens, particularly for those interested in carnivorous plants. Its unique appearance and flowering period make it an attractive addition to specialized plant collections.
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Gardening tip
When planting Schmutz's sundew, ensure it is placed in sandy clay soil to mimic its natural habitat. This will help the plant thrive and grow well in your garden.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera schmutzii
- Slug
- drosera-schmutzii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- schmutzii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5226217
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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