Shrubby Primrose-willow
Ludwigia suffruticosa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Shrubby Primrose-willow (Ludwigia suffruticosa) 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
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Shrubby primrose-willow is a perennial that forms a medium-sized shrub with bright yellow flowers blooming from summer through early fall. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with moderate water needs and provides consistent structure in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Shrubby Primrose-willow takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Common name includes 'willow' which may suggest weedy appearance
- Can appear sparse or leggy in winter dormancy
- May be perceived as too wild or unstructured for formal landscapes
Wildlife value
The long blooming period from June through September provides nectar for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Shrubby Primrose-willow need?
- Shrubby Primrose-willow grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Shrubby Primrose-willow bloom?
- Shrubby Primrose-willow blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Shrubby Primrose-willow native?
- Shrubby Primrose-willow (Ludwigia suffruticosa) is native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Shrubby Primrose-willow attract?
- Shrubby Primrose-willow draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Shrubby Primrose-willow HOA-friendly?
- Shrubby 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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