Piedmont Primrose-Willow

Ludwigia arcuata

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Onagraceae
Genus:
Ludwigia
Species:
Ludwigia arcuata
USDA Symbol:
LUAR8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
Fall Color:
red

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers wetland or aquatic environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and consistently wet or flooded conditions for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI