King Henry venus fly trap
Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moist to wet soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall3 to 6 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'King Henry' venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry') is a perennial for containers and specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and moist to wet, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a slow growing clump that stays 3 to 6 inches tall and wide. Bees visit the blooms, which open in spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Rosepink, and High-bush blueberry.