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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Wet
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: Mat forming, to 12 inches or more.
Leaves: Other: Green, turning red with higher light.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem

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Common names
  • Floating Water Primrose
  • Creeping Primrose Willow
  • Creeping Ludwigia
  • Narrow-Leaf Ludwigia

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Location: San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2022-04-06

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