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Bushy Seedbox

Ludwigia alternifolia, Onagraceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Whorled PennywortHydrocotyle verticillata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Variable-leaf MarshweedLimnophila heterophylla
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Swamp SmartweedPolygonum hydropiperoides

Smartweed contains allelopathic compounds that may inhibit Ludwigia growth, while both compete for wetland margin space

Round-fruited Hedge HyssopGratiola virginiana

Tall-growing Ludwigia shades smaller Gratiola and may release compounds that inhibit growth of related wetland herbs

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationHabitatPollinator SupportWetland RestorationRain Garden

Common Questions

What zones does Bushy Seedbox grow in?

Bushy Seedbox grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Bushy Seedbox?

Good companions for Bushy Seedbox include Whorled Pennywort, Variable-leaf Marshweed.

Design guilds with Bushy Seedbox and see companion relationships visually.

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