Ludwigia palustris, Marsh Purslane, is a creeping aquatic perennial that grows along shorelines, in shallow water, and moist soils. The leaves of Marsh Purslane are highly variable in color, from green to slightly red-tinged or entirely red with hints of purple. Flowers of Marsh Purslane are inconspicuous. Habitat for aquatic wildlife.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Prolific Seeder |
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Stoloniferous - Rapid |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Floating Leaf |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Oxygenator |
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Submergent |
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Attributes
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Bio Remediation |
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Container |
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Erosion Control |
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Great Foliage |
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Ground Cover |
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Indoor Forcing |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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10 |
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11 |
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