Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Australia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs very little water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
Asthma
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Food for animals
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Water Clover
In German
Bartn
Wasser Klee
In French
sweet william
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Agua trébol
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
william doce
Clover água
In Polish
słodki William
Woda Clover
In Latin
amaranthus
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Hydropteridales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Water Clover
Season and care of Sweet William and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet William and Water Clover Physical Information
Sweet William and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Water Clover are as follows:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet William and Water Clover
Care of Sweet William and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.