Drosera capensis, Cape Sundew, is native to South Africa. It is a showy sundew producing many 3-5” long leaves sparkling with bug attracting globes of sticky dew. Drosera capensis is a prolific bloomer producing many ¼- ½” pink flowers thru the spring and summer months. It will freely seed around and fill in any gaps between other plants in the bog garden. Cape sundew is hardy in zone 6 with protection. It thrives in full sun to part shade.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Clumping |
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Prolific Seeder |
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Rhizomatous - Slow |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Foliage Color
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Attributes
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Bog |
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Carnivorous |
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Container |
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Focal Point |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Naturalizing |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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