Nymphaea 'Mexicanna' South Carolina The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea

The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea muscipula 'Jaws Smiley' is a plant with a unique growth habit

raise the pot on bricks so pads reach the surface easily

This natural blend of colours creates strong contrast

but closer inspection reveals the unusual feature that gives the cultivar its name

Nymphaea 'Mexicanna' South Carolina The Venus flytrap cultivar DionaeaThe name Nymphaea 'Mexicanna' is usually used in the trade for the yellow water lily species Nymphaea mexicana, and the spelling varies a lot between sellers. This plant behaves differently from most hardy pond cultivars because it can spread by creeping runners as well as by rhizome growth. It makes floating pads and bright yellow flowers through the warmer months, and it is often grown for a more wild look rather than a neat, clumping patch.