Round-leaved Sundew
Drosera rotundifolia
Also listed as Drosera belezeana, Drosera corsica
Also known as Common Sundew, Dew-plant
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A small carnivorous perennial with circular reddish leaves covered in sticky tentacles that trap insects. Delicate pink or white flowers bloom on thin stems in summer.
Why grow it
Round-leaved sundew offers a compact carnivorous option for boggy or acidic wetland areas where many garden plants struggle. Unlike larger carnivorous species such as pitcher plants, it requires minimal space and suits container cultivation on sphagnum moss. Its small stature and delicate flowers make it valuable for intensive, low-footprint plantings rather than as a primary pest control measure.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistently moist, nutrient-poor growing media and may decline in standard potting soil or garden beds with rich amendments. It benefits from cool winter dormancy in most temperate zones, which can be difficult to maintain indoors without deliberate chilling. Tap water high in dissolved minerals can damage the sticky tentacles over time, so rainwater or distilled water is preferable for regular watering.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Droseraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A small carnivorous perennial with circular reddish leaves covered in sticky tentacles that trap insects. Delicate pink or white flowers bloom on thin stems in summer.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Round-leaved Sundew grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Round-leaved sundew offers a compact carnivorous option for boggy or acidic wetland areas where many garden plants struggle. Unlike larger carnivorous species such as pitcher plants, it requires minimal space and suits container cultivation on sphagnum moss. Its small stature and delicate flowers make it valuable for intensive, low-footprint plantings rather than as a primary pest control measure.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistently moist, nutrient-poor growing media and may decline in standard potting soil or garden beds with rich amendments. It benefits from cool winter dormancy in most temperate zones, which can be difficult to maintain indoors without deliberate chilling. Tap water high in dissolved minerals can damage the sticky tentacles over time, so rainwater or distilled water is preferable for regular watering.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Droseraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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