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Six-petal Primrose Willow, Water Primrose

Ludwigiahexapetala

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ludwigia (lud-WIG-ee-uh)

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Species

hexapetala (heks-uh-PET-uh-luh)

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Synonym

Ludwigia grandiflora

Ludwigia uruguayensis

Jussiaea grandiflora

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Six-petal Primrose Willow, Water Primrose

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