Also known as California Water Primrose · Clovestrip · Creeping Water Primrose
Ludwigia peploides is an aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial with bright yellow flowers and a creeping habit, often found in wetlands and slow-moving waters.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.
Abundant
100% intensity
Prefers constantly moist to saturated soil or shallow water.
Clay, Loam, Sand, Silty
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, typically between 18-25°C. Can tolerate cooler conditions but growth slows.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Benefits from nutrient-rich water; use aquatic-specific fertilizers sparingly.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Ludwigia peploides thrives in consistently moist to saturated conditions. It can be grown fully submerged in shallow water or with its roots in wet soil.
Maintain high water levels, ensuring the substrate remains waterlogged, especially during warmer months. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
Pruning Ludwigia peploides is mainly for aesthetic control and managing its spread. Trim back overly long stems to encourage bushier growth and prevent it from choking out other aquatic plants.
Remove any yellowing or dead foliage promptly to maintain plant health and appearance.
Propagation is exceptionally easy. Ludwigia peploides readily reproduces through stem cuttings. Simply take healthy stem sections, ensure they have a few nodes, and float them on water or plant them in wet soil.
They will quickly root and grow.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Ludwigia peploides unless it is grown in a contained aquatic pot. If it becomes too crowded or is outgrowing its space, divide the root ball or trim excess growth.
This can be done in spring or early summer.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Ludwigia |
| Species | Ludwigia peploides |
Similar in genus Ludwigia
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