During fall, the leaves turn yellow-green. The light purple flowers grow in large clusters from May to June and have one of the most powerful fragrances emitted by a plant.
Known as the Forked Sundew, it is easy to see how Drosera binata red got that name. The long upright leaves form a "Y" shape at the extremity. The erect stems can reach 20 inches high or more and branched in upper part.