Curtiss' Primrose-Willow
Ludwigia curtissii
- Native to:
- Bahamas, United States
Sollers, Basil,Hotchkiss, Neil, 1901- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,Gulf Biologic Station (La.),Gattinger, Augustin, 1825-1903,Potomac-side Naturalists' Club Chickering, John White, 1831-1913 Foreman, Edward Oldberg, Rudolf, 1850-1898 Vasey, George, 1822-1893 Ward, Lester Frank, 1841-1913 Seaman, William H. (William Henry), 1837-1910
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Onagraceae
- Genus:
- Ludwigia
- Species:
- Ludwigia curtissii
- USDA Symbol:
- LUCU4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetland areas