old man's eyebrow
An insectivorous perennial with slender, forked leaves densely covered with red, glandular hairs, which are used to trap and digest insects. In summer it produces white flowers held in clusters above the foliage
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Under glass, grow in mix of equal parts fertiliser-free peat substitute and sand, in full light with shade from hot sun. The compost should be kept continually moist in the growing season by standing the container in a tray of soft (lime-free) water, such as rainwater. During the winter, plants enter a period of dormancy so keep plants moist, not sodden. Outdoors grow in wet, naturally peaty, acidic, nutritionally poor soil in full sun. See Carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagate by sowing seed as soon as ripe, or by root cuttings when dormant
Trim off faded top growth in late autumn
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free