Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Iris
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
-
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Water Clover
Dwarf Iris
In German
Wasser Klee
Zwergiris
In French
Eau Clover
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Enano Iris
In Greek
νερό Clover
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Clover água
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Woda Clover
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Liliales
Family
Marsileaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Dwarf Iris. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic. 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 Water Clover and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Water Clover and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Water Clover and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris
Care of Water Clover and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.