Ludwigia grandiflora

RHS Plant Profile
water primrose

Synonyms

Jussiaea grandiflora

This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details. A perennial aquatic plant with creeping stems that form dense mats over wet ground or float on the water surface. Bright yellow flowers are followed by cylindrical seed capsules

Botanical Details

Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of around 82 species of aquatic plants, native to tropical parts of the world with dark green foliage, red stems and yellow flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
USA, S. America

How to Grow

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981), the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat list of Species of Special Concern and the EU list of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern (applies in NI). It should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild in the UK. It is also banned from sale, and gardeners who already have it should take steps to control it. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

See cultivation notes

Pests

See cultivation notes

Diseases

See cultivation notes