Chapman's Butterwort
Pinguicula planifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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