Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
World/Pandemic
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Irish Moss
Bladderwort
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Bladderwort plant
In German
Irish Moss
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Irish Moss
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Irish Moss
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
planta bladderwort
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Irish Moss
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Bladderwort
Season and care of Irish Moss and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Irish Moss and Bladderwort Physical Information
Irish Moss and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Bladderwort are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Irish Moss and Bladderwort
Care of Irish Moss and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.