Marsilea macropoda (Clover Fern)
$ 4.98
Clover Fern is a perennial that is used as a ground cover that creates a dense mat and is not particular about sun exposure. The sunnier the exposure, the more water it will need, but also the thicker it will grow. It prefers consistently moist sites. Clover Fern is great for rain gardens, poor draining spots as well as ditches, the edge of ponds and streams, and wetland gardens. It needs less water when it grows in more shade.
Clover Fern works well in wetland gardens, saturated soil, shallow water, ditches, streams, and on the edge of ponds and lakes.
Since Clover Fern spreads rapidly and creates dense growth, it can be thinned out and cut back whenever needed. It will re-grow quickly.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Medium, high |
| Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
| Mature height | 8-12 inches |
| Mature spread | 1-2 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, small mammals |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |

Present in state
Present in county and native
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state
Not present in state
Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now extinct
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)