The plant closely resembles P.primuliflora , but does not proliferate so readily from plantlets forming on the leaves, and the flower is white with a yellow throat. Quickly establishes colonies as it is self-fertile and seeds down prolifically to overwinter. Unlike many Pinguicula spp., easy to germinate. Recommended for beginners. Very easy - highly recommended for beginners.
Flowers are a variable shade of lilac with a yellow throat.
Like P.primuliflora , P.pumila occasionally produces plantlets from the leaf tips. A little smaller, but in all other respects very similar to P.grandiflora .