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)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting