Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Frogs
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Water Clover
Blackwort
In German
Wasser Klee
Blackwort
In French
Eau Clover
Blackwort
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Blackwort
In Greek
νερό Clover
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Clover água
Blackwort
In Polish
Woda Clover
Blackwort
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Blackwort
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Lamiales
Family
Marsileaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Water Clover and Comfrey
Season and care of Water Clover and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Clover and Comfrey Physical Information
Water Clover and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Comfrey are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Water Clover and Comfrey
Care of Water Clover and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.