Scientific Name | Drosera hookeri |
Size and form | A sticky and carnivorous perennial herb 10cm-50cm high. |
Flowers, leaves and fruit | A one-sided raceme inflorescence of pale pink, hairy flowers occurs from August to November. Seed is rounded and pitted. A basal rosette of small leaves is present, as well as shield-shaped leaves on the stem covered in sticky hairs that trap insects. Stems are erect and sometimes branched. |
Growing conditions | Occurs in wet woodlands and gullies. Becomes dormant during summer when it dies back to its roots. Suitable for growing in containers. |