Tracy's Sundew
Drosera tracyi
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Tracy's Sundew (Drosera tracyi) 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
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS
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Tracy's sundew is a small carnivorous plant with sticky, dewdrop-covered leaves that trap insects. It produces delicate white or pink flowers on thin stalks during summer months and thrives in consistently moist, boggy conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tracy's 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.
- Carnivorous nature may seem unusual or concerning to neighbors
- Requires boggy conditions that look unkempt
- Very small size makes it appear weedy in formal landscapes
Wildlife value
As a carnivorous plant, it provides minimal direct wildlife value for pollinators. Its small flowers may attract tiny flying insects, though its primary ecological role is as an insect predator rather than pollinator supporter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tracy's Sundew need?
- Tracy's Sundew grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Tracy's Sundew bloom?
- Tracy's Sundew blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Tracy's Sundew native?
- Tracy's Sundew (Drosera tracyi) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Tracy's Sundew HOA-friendly?
- Tracy's 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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