Water Primrose, Marsh Purslane, Marsh Seedbox

Ludwigiapalustris

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ludwigia (lud-WIG-ee-uh)
Species
palustris (pal-US-triss)
Synonym
Isnardia palustris
Ludwigia palustris var. americana
Ludwigia palustris var. nana
Ludwigia palustris var. pacifica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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:

Bearsville, New York

Croton On Hudson, New York

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Croton-on-Hudson, NY (Zone 6b) | July 2008 | positive

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