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Products > Marsilea schelpeana   Marsilea schelpeana - Small Leafed Water Clover Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Fern Family: Marsileaceae (Water-clovers) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Synonyms: [M. crenata, Hort] Height: <1 foot Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Marsilea schelpeana (Aquatic) (Small Leafed Water Clover) - The Marsilea's clover-like leaves have four wedge-shaped leaflets that are deeply lobed one or two times. The leaf petioles can range from 4 inches to 1 foot long; they take some shade, but the petioles grow longer in sunny locations and will rise out of the water several inches. The amphibious fruiting bodies which hold the spores are attached at the leaf buds. The plant also spreads through runners. Plant in saturated soil to 9" under water. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F. Our thanks to Barbara Joe Hoshizaki for helping us identify this plant that we received as Marsilea crenata.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Marsilea schelpeana (Aquatic).     [MORE INFO]