Perennial – Marsh Seedbox
Marsh Seedbox
Botanical name: ludwigia palustris
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 4-8 inches on height with a 3-4 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 3-7
Foliage color: green, red
Flower color: yellow, green
Bloom time: summer
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size during the spring and summer months
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: rain garden, wetland groundcover, outdoor pond/aquarium plant
Special features: pet-friendly, cold hardy, aquatic plant, flood tolerant
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: requires constantly wet/submerged/waterlogged soil
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: clay or loam
Companion plants: lobelia, sedges, aquatic plants
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: potentially invasive
