Carolina Primrose-Willow
Ludwigia bonariensis
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay, United States, Uruguay
Bernard DUPONT (www.flickr.com) from FRANCE
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Onagraceae
- Genus:
- Ludwigia
- Species:
- Ludwigia bonariensis
- USDA Symbol:
- LUBO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, wetland birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas; prefers standing water or saturated soils.