Peruvian Water Primrose, Primrose Willow

Ludwigiaperuviana

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ludwigia (lud-WIG-ee-uh)
Species
peruviana (per-u-vee-AN-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tavares, Florida

Garland, Texas

Alano di Piave, Veneto

Chesterfield, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | negative

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed this species as a Category l invasive weed.

Naturalized from Texas to North Carolina.

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Bradenton, FL | September 2008 | negative

This plant needs to be managed as it can get very tall and completely takeover wetland areas, displacing native species.

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