Ludwigia palustris

Marsh Purslane

A creeping aquatic perennial that grows along shorelines, in shallow water, and moist soils. The leaves are highly variable in color, from green to slightly red-tinged or entirely red with hints of purple. Inconspicuous flowers but provides habitat for aquatic wildlife.

Bloom Color

White

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Sun

Mature Height

•

< 1'

Spread Characteristics

•	Prolific Seeder
•	Stoloniferous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

•	Green
•	Red

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•

OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Floating Leaf
•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal
•	Oxygenator
•	Submergent

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Container
•	Erosion Control
•	Great Foliage
•	Ground Cover
•	Indoor Forcing
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10
•	11