Perennial – Seedbox

Seedbox

Botanical name: ludwigia alternifolia 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a 1 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green/blue 

Flower color: summer 

Bloom time:  yellow 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: pollinator gardens, borders/edging, container plant 

Special features: attracts wildlife and pollinators 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant exits dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, clay 

Companion plants: swamp milkweed, cardinal flower, fox sedge 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no