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Floating Water Primrose, Creeping Primrose Willow

Ludwigiarepens

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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

repens (REE-penz)

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Synonym

Jussiaea repens

Isnardia intermedia

Isnardia repens

Ludwigia natans

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

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Malus2006

Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | August 2010 | negative

apparantly dislike shaded pond in northern climate

crimsontsavo

Crossville, TN (Zone 7a) | April 2008 | positive

Grows very fast and makes a beautiful addition to any freshwater aquarium.
Loves Co2 and hight light and fertilizer.
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