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DROSERA: Sundews
     The genus Drosera offers carnivorous plant enthusiasts a wealth of diverse species. Sundews are indigenous to a wide range of climatic zones, from the Canadian and Alaskan sub-Arctic to the steamy tropical rainforests of northern Australia.
     There are seven species of varying cold-hardiness native to North America, most of which will flourish in outdoor bog gardens. In order to determine if a sundew is winter-hardy outdoors, just compare the climatic zone of your area to the sundew's hardiness rating in the list below.
     There are also many sub-tropical and tropical species suitable for the indoor terrarium or a sunny windowsill. Also, certain species, such as Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew), are excellent beginner's plant, due to their ease of cultivation.
     Sundews are not fussy plants in regards to media; a 50/50 mix of peat moss and coarse sand works well for the majority of Drosera species.

SPECIES LIST

Drosera adelae
Origin: Tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.
Description: The elongated, pointed leaves form a loose rosette of 4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm). Dislikes direct sunlight.
Hardiness: Zone 10. *This species grows best in filtered sunlight or under florescent lights (good terrarium plant).
Price: $9.75

Drosera aliciae
Origin: Cape Province of South Africa.
Description: Circular rosette-type species with a diameter of up to 3 in (8 cm). Older specimens form clumps.
Hardiness: Zone 9
Price: $6.00

Drosera anglica
Origin: Europe, Japan, and North America including Alaska. Often occurs alongside Drosera rotundifolia.
Description: The paddle-shaped leaves form a small rosettes of 2 in - 3 in (5 - 7 cm) in diameter.
Hardiness: Zone 5
Price: $6.00

Drosera binata
Origin: Australia and New Zealand
Description: The leaves of this fork-leaved species form an upright 'Y' shape up to 1 ft (30 cm) tall.
Hardiness: Zone 9 *Note: this species has over-wintered outdoors in the Pacific northwest (zone 8)
Price: $9.75

Drosera capensis
Origin: Cape area of South Africa, which is the most southern region of the continent.
Description: A clump-forming sundew with raised leaves up to 6 in (15 cm) long.
Hardiness: Zone 9 *Note: this species has over-wintered outdoors in our carnivorous bog garden (zone 8)
Price: $9.75

Drosera dichotoma 'Giant'
Origin: Australia
Description: A large fork-leaved sundew. The leaves branch into multiple clumps. Looks best in a hanging basket.
Hardiness: Zone 9 *Note: This species has survived a mild west coast winter in an outdoor bog.
Price: $11.75

Drosera filiformis ssp. tracyi
Origin: The gulf states of southeastern USA.
Description: The long, thread-like leaves of this species, up to 10 in (25 cm) or more in length, are held vertically.
Hardiness: Zone 8 - 9. *D. filiformis occurs as far north as New England, but ssp. tracyi is not as cold-tolerant.
Price: $11.75

Drosera intermedia
Origin: Temperate forms are indigenous to Europe and eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Florida.
Description: This species produces a 1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm) rosette of paddle-shaped blades atop a short stem.
Hardiness: Zone 5
Price: $9.75

Drosera multifida 'Extrema'
Origin: Southern Queensland, Australia.
Description: This multiple-branched leaves are up to 1 ft (30 cm) in length. Looks best in a hanging basket.
Hardiness: Zone 9
Price: $11.75

Drosera rotundifolia
Origin: Europe, Japan, and North America including Alaska.
Description: A small, rosette-forming species with a diameter of 2 in up to 5 in (5 - 13 cm) for older specimens.
Hardiness: Zone 4
Price: $6.00

Drosera spathulata
Origin: Australia, New Zealand, and southern Japan.
Description: This spoon-shaped leaves of this low-growing species form small rosettes of 1 in - 2 in (2.5 - 5 cm)
Hardiness: Zone 9
Price: $9.75