Habit and Cultural Information

Category: Fern

Family: Marsileaceae (Water-clovers)

Origin: Asia, Central (Asia)

Evergreen: Yes

Flower Color: NA

Bloomtime: Not Significant

Synonyms: [M. quadrifolia, Hort.]

Height: <1 foot

Width: Spreading

Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun

Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic

Winter Hardiness: <15° F

Marsilea mutica (Aquatic) (Water Clover) - As with all the Marsilea described, the foliage on this species resembles a four-leaf clover. This particular variety has reddish-brown stripes that split the darker green on the top half of the leaflets and the lighter green of the lower half. When the four leaflets are open, the pattern on the individual leaflets come together to create a charming design. It reaches 4 to 12 inches tall, spreads, and will grow in sun or shade. It does best when planted 4 inches to 9 inches below the surface of the water. It also will grow in damp soil. It is very cold hardy - it will take temperatures below 15 degrees F.