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Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane)

Marsh Seedbox, Hampshire Purslane, Marsh Purslane, Water Purslane, Isnardia palustris, Ludwigia palustris var. americana, Ludwigia palustris var. nana, Ludwigia palustris var. pacifica


Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) is an aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial growing erect in shallow water, its upper stems and leaves usually poking above the water, or sprawling across the ground when emergent. The succulent stems, light green to deep red in color, are clothed with opposite, short-stalked, rounded, shiny, medium green to dark reddish green leaves, 1.5 in. long (4 cm). The foliage becomes more red when it is exposed to bright sunlight. In spring, inconspicuous small flowers occur at the base of leaves when the stems are above the water surface. The root system is shallow and fibrous and forms rootlets near the axils of the lower leaves, creating mats over time. Native to North America and Eurasia, Marsh Purslane occurs naturally in swamps, seeps, springs, muddy borders of ponds, river sandbars, and ditches. Marsh Purslane can be a stabilizing plant on muddy banks, and is used to filter and take in toxins in bioswales and ditches. Considered weedy, it can be grown submersed in aquaria or along the margins of ponds on wet substrate. Leaves and stems are edible either fresh or cooked.

  • Grows up to 3-12 in. tall (7-30 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun or light shade in wet muddy ground or clear shallow water, only a few inches deep.
  • Great for water gardens, bog gardens, along ponds and streams.
  • Virtually pest and disease free.
  • Propagate by seed or by division. Cuttings can be rooted in sediment.
  • Native to North America and Eurasia.

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 – 7
Plant Type Aquatic Plants, Perennials
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 3" – 1' (7cm – 30cm)
Water Needs High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Poorly Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants United States, California, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Tolerance Wet Soil
Garden Uses Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 3 – 7
Plant Type Aquatic Plants, Perennials
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 3" – 1' (7cm – 30cm)
Water Needs High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Poorly Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants United States, California, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Tolerance Wet Soil
Garden Uses Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens

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