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| 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 |
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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.
The information displayed on this page about Marsilea mutica is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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