How much sun does Dwarf Sundew need?

Dwarf Sundew grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Dwarf Sundew bloom?

Dwarf Sundew blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Dwarf Sundew native?

Dwarf Sundew (Drosera brevifolia) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Dwarf Sundew attract?

Dwarf Sundew draws flies and beetles.

Is Dwarf Sundew HOA-friendly?

Dwarf Sundew takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Dwarf Sundew

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Drosera brevifolia

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

1"–3" H × 1"–3" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states

Pollinators

flies, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Dwarf sundew is a tiny carnivorous plant that forms small rosettes of sticky, dewdrop-covered leaves that trap insects. This diminutive annual produces delicate white or pink flowers on thin stems in spring and thrives in consistently moist, boggy conditions.

In an HOA neighborhood

Dwarf Sundew 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 and bog requirements are unconventional
Annual lifespan means gaps in coverage

Wildlife value

Attracts flies and beetles, though primarily as prey rather than pollinators. Provides unique ecological function as an insect-eating plant in wet garden areas.

Common questions

How much sun does Dwarf Sundew need?: Dwarf Sundew grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Dwarf Sundew bloom?: Dwarf Sundew blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Dwarf Sundew native?: Dwarf Sundew (Drosera brevifolia) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Dwarf Sundew attract?: Dwarf Sundew draws flies and beetles.
Is Dwarf Sundew HOA-friendly?: Dwarf Sundew 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 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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