Seed Box (Ludwigia alternifolia)
Seed Box is a 2? to 3? tall native perennial with small 4-petaled yellow flowers. A summer flowering plant that requires moist to wet soils in full sun. Seed Box is a good garden plant for edges of water features or other damp sites and is used in wetland restoration and wildlife habitat.
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Seed Box (Ludwigia alternifolia) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Alternate-Leaved Seedbox |
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| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | FACW;OBL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | |
| Average height | 2-3ft |
| USDA Zones | 5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 20000000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 1250000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 6000 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Nectar Source; |



























