Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Number of Varieties
38
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40000
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Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-156-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 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
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower