Ludwigia alternifolia
Bushy Seedbox
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This interesting plant produces numerous showy yellow flowers from the leaf axils. The four-petaled flower is typical of the evening primrose family. The yellow flower petals fall off easily when touched. The plants common names comes from its cube-shaped seedpods that rattle when ripe. Occurs in wet and swampy areas.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Good Companions
Tussock Sedge
(Carex stricta),
Soft Rush
(Juncus effusus),
Blue Flag
(Iris versicolor),
Cardinal Flower
(Lobelia cardinalis),
Blue Lobelia
(Lobelia siphilitica)
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