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Ludwigia palustris - Marsh Purslane

Native Wetland Plants

Ludwigia palustris

Marsh Purslane

More About Marsh Purslane

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.

Bloom Color

White

Ludwigia palustris 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
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