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| Category: Fern |
| Family: Marsileaceae (Water-clovers) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Marsilea drummondii (Aquatic) (Nardoo) - This Australian species is distinguished by the fuzzy hairs on the grayish-green foliage. The Marsilea's clover-like leaves have four wedge-shaped leaflets that are deeply lobed one or two times. The leaf petioles can range from 4 inches to 1 foot long or even slightly taller - this is the tallest Marsillea we grow. It can take some shade, but the petioles grow longer in sunny locations. The amphibious fruiting bodies which hold the spores are attached at the leaf buds. The plant also spreads through runners, which have caused problems in some waterways. Plant in saturated soil to 9" under water. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.
The information about Marsilea drummondii displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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