How much sun does Winged Water-primrose need?

Winged Water-primrose grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Winged Water-primrose bloom?

Winged Water-primrose blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Winged Water-primrose native?

Winged Water-primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Winged Water-primrose toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Winged Water-primrose as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Winged Water-primrose attract?

Winged Water-primrose draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Is Winged Water-primrose HOA-friendly?

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

Winged Water-primrose

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Ludwigia decurrens

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Winged Water-primrose as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

12"–48" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 17 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Winged water-primrose is a native wetland perennial that produces bright yellow flowers from summer through early fall. This plant thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and requires full sun exposure. Its upright growth habit and extended blooming period make it valuable for rain gardens and wet areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Winged Water-primrose 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 conditions that may look problematic
Can spread aggressively in ideal conditions
May appear weedy or unkempt to traditional landscaping expectations

Wildlife value

The bright yellow flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the long blooming season. This native plant provides important nectar resources during late summer when many other flowers have finished blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Winged Water-primrose need?: Winged Water-primrose grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Winged Water-primrose bloom?: Winged Water-primrose blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Winged Water-primrose native?: Winged Water-primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Winged Water-primrose toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Winged Water-primrose as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Winged Water-primrose attract?: Winged Water-primrose draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Is Winged Water-primrose HOA-friendly?: Winged Water-primrose 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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