Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Water Clover
In German
Phlox
Wasser Klee
In French
Phlox
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Phlox
Agua trébol
In Greek
Phlox
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Phlox
Clover água
In Polish
Phlox
Woda Clover
In Latin
Phlox
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Solanales
Hydropteridales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Garden Phlox and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Garden Phlox and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Garden Phlox and Water Clover. Garden Phlox doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Garden Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Garden Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Water Clover has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. 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 Garden Phlox and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Water Clover
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Water Clover season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Water Clover Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Water Clover are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Water Clover
Care of Garden Phlox and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox 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.