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Winged Primrose Willow

Ludwigiaalata

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ludwigia (lud-WIG-ee-uh)

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Species

alata (a-LAY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

This species is frequently found throughout most of Florida. It has bright yellow flowers spring through fall, and ridged or winged stems.

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