Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Marigold
In Hindi
Water Clover
गेंदा
In German
Wasser Klee
Ringelblume
In French
Eau Clover
Souci
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Caléndula
In Greek
νερό Clover
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Clover água
Malmequer
In Polish
Woda Clover
Nogietek
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Caltha
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Asterales
Family
Marsileaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Water Clover and Marigold
Season and care of Water Clover and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Clover and Marigold Physical Information
Water Clover and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Marigold are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Water Clover and Marigold
Care of Water Clover and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.