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Genus: Marsilea Species: mutica Common Name: Water Fern Family: Marsileaceae Order: Marsileales Native: Australia Habit: Rhizomatous Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 4 inches Width: 0.25 to 0.5 foot Propagation: Division Zone: 6-11 Note: This highly invasive water fern grows in moist soil or shallow water and it is suitable for water gardens. Plant in a medium pot in shallow or up to 12" of water. This fern usually floats on the water surface and has four-leaf clover effect. Water Fern makes a good transition plant for the edges of a pond and also provides excellent shade for fish. Prefers sunny to partly shady, wet, loamy soil.

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File last updated: 2007.

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