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Water Clover

Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsileaceae

Zones
5–10
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common Mares TailHippuris vulgaris
Nutrient AccumulationPhysical Support
Mosquito FernAzolla caroliniana
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Japanese Sweet FlagAcorus gramineus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Marsh SeedboxLudwigia palustris

Fast-growing marsh seedbox can shade out slower-establishing water clover

Uses

Functions

Water Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Water Clover grow in?

Water Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Water Clover?

Good companions for Water Clover include Common Mares Tail, Mosquito Fern, Japanese Sweet Flag.

Design guilds with Water Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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