Chapman's Butterwort
Pinguicula planifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Chapman's Butterwort (Pinguicula planifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
2"–6" H × 2"–4" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Chapman's butterwort is a tiny carnivorous plant that forms small rosettes of sticky leaves close to the ground. It produces delicate purple flowers on short stems in spring and early summer. This specialized plant requires consistently moist conditions and is best suited for bog gardens or wetland areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Chapman's Butterwort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely small size makes it nearly invisible in landscape
- Carnivorous nature may concern neighbors
- Requires specialized wet conditions that look unkempt
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract bees and flies during the spring blooming period. As a carnivorous plant, it also helps control small insects like gnats and aphids in the immediate area.
Common questions
- How much sun does Chapman's Butterwort need?
- Chapman's Butterwort grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Chapman's Butterwort bloom?
- Chapman's Butterwort blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Chapman's Butterwort native?
- Chapman's Butterwort (Pinguicula planifolia) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Chapman's Butterwort attract?
- Chapman's Butterwort draws bees and flies.
- Is Chapman's Butterwort HOA-friendly?
- Chapman's Butterwort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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