Drosera zonaria, commonly known as the painted sundew, is a tuberous perennial carnivorous plant endemic to southwestern Western Australia, ranging from near Perth to Esperance.
It forms tight, symmetrical rosettes approximately 5–7 cm in diameter, composed of 20–30 overlapping kidney-shaped leaves that are green in the center and fringed with crimson margins. These leaves are arranged in concentric layers, creating a striking mosaic pattern.
D. zonaria thrives in deep silica sands within open woodlands and coastal heathlands, often forming small clonal colonies. It is a fire-dependent bloomer, with sweetly scented white flowers emerging only after bushfires—likely triggered by ethylene release.
The flowers appear on short scapes before any new leaves develop. During the dry summer months, the plant retreats to a fleshy underground tuber, lying dormant until the next wet season.
Available 1st November to 15th March.
Price is for a dormant Tuber.
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AU$25.00Price
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