Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow
Ludwigia glandulosa
Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown
Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow (Ludwigia glandulosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Cylindricfruit primrose-willow is a perennial that produces bright yellow flowers from June through September. This moisture-loving plant thrives in wet soils and can reach up to 3 feet tall, making it ideal for rain gardens or naturally damp areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires consistently wet soil conditions
- Can appear wild or weedy in traditional landscapes
- May spread aggressively in ideal moisture conditions
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees and beetles throughout the growing season. This native plant supports local pollinators when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Common questions
- How much sun does Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow need?
- Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow bloom?
- Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow native?
- Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow (Ludwigia glandulosa) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow attract?
- Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow draws bees and beetles.
- Is Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow HOA-friendly?
- Cylindricfruit Primrose-willow takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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