Large Flower Primrose | Ludwigia grandiflora in Family Onagraceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Ludwigia grandiflora whose common name is Large Flower Primrose and which is a member of the plant family called Onagraceae was introduced to the USA. It is not indigenous to that country.

Large Flower Primrose is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Thick leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Large Flower Primrose are narrow.

This plant does not produce flowers of any significance.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Ludwigia grandiflora whose common name is Large Flower Primrose blooms in summer

Ludwigia grandiflora belongs to the plant family Onagraceae. Like most aquatic plants Large Flower Primrose needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.