Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
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
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Not Available
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Dogwood
Water Clover
In German
Hartriegel
Wasser Klee
In French
Cornouiller
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Agua trébol
In Greek
κρανιά
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
cornizo
Clover água
In Polish
Dereń
Woda Clover
In Latin
dogwood
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Not Available
Filicopsida
Order
Cornales
Hydropteridales
Family
Cornaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dogwood and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Dogwood and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Dogwood and Water Clover. Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Dogwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Clover has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Dogwood and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dogwood and Water Clover
Season and care of Dogwood and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Dogwood and Water Clover Physical Information
Dogwood and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Water Clover are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dogwood and Water Clover
Care of Dogwood and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dogwood 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.