Dwarf Sundew
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
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.
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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