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Water Purslane

Lythrum portula, Lythraceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hedge HyssopGratiola officinalis
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Lesser SpearwortRanunculus flammula
Pollinator Sharing
Needle SpikerushEleocharis acicularis
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Many-flowered Marsh PennywortHydrocotyle umbellata

Low-growing wetland plants competing for marginal aquatic substrate and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

LeavesStems

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAstringent

Common Questions

What zones does Water Purslane grow in?

Water Purslane grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Water Purslane?

Good companions for Water Purslane include Hedge Hyssop, Lesser Spearwort, Needle Spikerush.

Design guilds with Water Purslane and see companion relationships visually.

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