Hiddenfruit Bladderwort
Utricularia geminiscapa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
2"–8" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CT, DE, IA, MA and 14 more states
Hiddenfruit bladderwort is a tiny carnivorous perennial that forms small mats in consistently wet soils. This diminutive plant produces delicate purple flowers on short stems during summer months and requires constant moisture to thrive.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hiddenfruit Bladderwort 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 and inconspicuous appearance
- Requires specialized wetland conditions
- May appear absent or dead in typical garden settings
Wildlife value
As a carnivorous plant, it provides minimal direct pollinator support but contributes to wetland ecosystem health by controlling small aquatic insects.
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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