Ludwigia Species, False Loosestrife, Mosaic Plant

Ludwigiasedoides

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ludwigia (lud-WIG-ee-uh)
Species
sedoides (see-DOY-deez)
Synonym
Jussiaea sedoides
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

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Freeport, TX | April 2008 | neutral

This note is neutral 'cause it's good with a caution. We put some in our koi pond and the plant itself is beautiful. The leaves are a cop...Read More

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