How much sun does Hampshire-purslane need?

Hampshire-purslane grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Hampshire-purslane bloom?

Hampshire-purslane blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Hampshire-purslane native?

Hampshire-purslane (Ludwigia palustris) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 37 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Hampshire-purslane toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Hampshire-purslane as toxic to livestock.

Is Hampshire-purslane HOA-friendly?

Hampshire-purslane takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Hampshire-purslane

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Ludwigia palustris

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Hampshire-purslane as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

4"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 37 more states

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains Sonoran Basin and Range

Hampshire-purslane is a low-growing native wetland plant that forms spreading mats in moist to wet soils. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers from July through September and thrives in partial sun conditions. This plant requires consistently high moisture and is best suited for bog gardens, rain gardens, or naturalized wet areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hampshire-purslane 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 very wet conditions that may appear problematic
Low spreading growth habit can look weedy
Inconspicuous flowers provide minimal ornamental value

Wildlife value

While specific pollinator data is limited, this native wetland plant likely supports small native bees and other moisture-loving insects during its summer bloom period.

Common questions

How much sun does Hampshire-purslane need?: Hampshire-purslane grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Hampshire-purslane bloom?: Hampshire-purslane blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Hampshire-purslane native?: Hampshire-purslane (Ludwigia palustris) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 37 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Hampshire-purslane toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Hampshire-purslane as toxic to livestock.
Is Hampshire-purslane HOA-friendly?: Hampshire-purslane 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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