European Waterclover

Marsilea crenata, Marsileaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverNitrogen FixerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Three-stamen WaterwortElatine triandra

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Australian MudwortLimosella australis

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Duck LettuceOttelia alismoides

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Viviparous Spike-rushEleocharis vivipara

Dense waterclover stands can shade spike-rushes and may produce allelopathic effects from fern compounds

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatNitrogen FixationSediment Binding

Edible Parts

SporocarpsYoung Fronds

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does European Waterclover grow in?

European Waterclover grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

Is European Waterclover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, European Waterclover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for European Waterclover?

Good companions for European Waterclover include Three-stamen Waterwort, Australian Mudwort, Duck Lettuce.

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