Also known as Water Clover · 28 gardener saves
Marsilea: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Marsilea, the genus most gardeners know as water clover. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Marsilea varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Marsilea questions
How many types of Marsilea are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Marsilea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 28 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Marsilea grow in?
Across its varieties, Marsilea covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Marsilea bloom?
Most Marsilea varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Marsilea should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Marsilea in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
