Marsh Seedbox
Ludwigia palustris
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Corse, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechia-Slovakia, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Sardegna, Socotra, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Onagraceae
- Genus:
- Ludwigia
- Species:
- Ludwigia palustris
- USDA Symbol:
- LUPA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
- Fall Color:
- red
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, waterlogged, organic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and marshes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in wet or saturated soil conditions; light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Seeds were sown into cone-tainers filled with Sunshine # 1 (a soil-less peat-based media) amended with micro-nutrients (Micromax) and a slow-release fertilizer (Osmocote 14-14-14).
Source: npn.rngr.net