Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
Pollen
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Water Clover
In German
broomsedge Gras
Wasser Klee
In French
broomsedge herbe
Eau Clover
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Agua trébol
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Clover água
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Woda Clover
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Hydropteridales
Family
Poaceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Water Clover
Season and care of Broomsedge and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Water Clover Physical Information
Broomsedge and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Water Clover are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Water Clover
Care of Broomsedge and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge 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.