Bigfoot Water Clover (Marsilea macropoda)
Bigfoot Water Clover (Marsilea macropoda)
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Bigfoot Water Clover
Marsilea macropoda
Other Common Names: Water Clover
Quick Plant Info
- ☀️ Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
- 💧 Water: Medium to High
- 🌿 Type: Aquatic / Perennial
- 📏 Mature Size: 2–6 in tall × spreading
Plant Traits
North Texas Native
Description
A low-growing native with clover-like leaves that spreads to form a dense groundcover in moist to wet conditions.
Bigfoot Water Clover forms a carpet of small, clover-like foliage and spreads through shallow water or moist soil. It is well-suited for rain gardens, pond edges, and low areas that retain moisture.
🌼 Why it works
- Excellent groundcover for wet areas
- Spreads quickly to cover space
- Unique clover-like appearance
- Handles fluctuating water levels
🐦 Wildlife value
Provides cover in wetland and aquatic environments.
Contributes to habitat structure in low-lying, moisture-rich areas.
🌱 Where it thrives
Best in full sun to part shade with consistent moisture. It performs well in rain gardens, pond edges, and areas that may experience periodic flooding.
- Rain gardens and basin areas
- Pond and water edges
- Low, wet areas
Soil: Prefers moist to wet soils and tolerates shallow standing water.
✂️ Growth & maintenance
Spreads readily and may need to be managed to prevent overgrowth. Best used where spreading is desired.
💧 Water (establishment note)
Water regularly during establishment; once established, Bigfoot Water Clover thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions.
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