Water Primrose
Ludwigia peploides
Family: Onagraceae
Water Primrose grows in full sun and prefers wet mud or shallow water. Water needs: High.
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Water Primrose Plant Guide
Water Primrose growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet mud or shallow water with a soil pH of 5.5-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Primrose as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Water Primrose (Ludwigia peploides) is listed in the Onagraceae family and categorized as a aquatic perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2616
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Water Primrose is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet mud or shallow water. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet mud or shallow water
- Soil pH
- 5.5-8.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.