Ludwigia palustris - Marsh Purslane

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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