About
A lush fern, reaching 50-120cm, with arching shuttlecock fronds. It unfurls attractive fronds. 'Macra' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Marsilea can be aquatic, marginal or terrestrial, rhizomatous ferns forming mats of clover-like leaves with 4 fan-shaped leaflets
Plant details
Suggested usesShade, woodland
Care notes
CultivationMoist humus-rich soil, shade
PruningRemove old fronds spring
PropagationDivide or spores
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceDisease rare