About Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
Asthma
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Water Clover
In German
Amur Schilf
Wasser Klee
In French
Amur silvergrass
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Agua trébol
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Clover água
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Woda Clover
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Hydropteridales
Family
Poaceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Water Clover season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.