{"product_id":"hairy-nardoo-large-leaf-pond-plant","title":"Hairy Nardoo Large Leaf Form (Marsilea drummondii) pond plant with floating ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Native | Native Four Leaf Clover | Large Leaf Form | Seasonal Flooding Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a touch of Australia’s natural wetlands to your water garden with Hairy Nardoo Large Leaf Form (Marsilea drummondii), also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Four Leaf Clover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating Australian native produces distinctive four-leaf-clover-shaped foliage and is a wonderful choice for ponds, water bowls and wetland-style gardens. The Large Leaf Form is particularly attractive, with its larger, lush green foliage creating an interesting natural feature around the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo is highly adaptable and can tolerate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonal flooding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it well suited to changing water levels. For the easiest growing results, we recommend growing it in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloating pond plant ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it can spread naturally across the surface. It can also be grown submerged in water up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Hairy Nardoo in Your Pond?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo is an excellent choice if you're looking for an Australian native pond plant with unusual foliage and a natural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Distinctive four-leaf-clover-shaped foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Large Leaf Form for an especially attractive display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Australian native pond plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tolerates seasonal flooding and changing water levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Can be grown floating or submerged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent choice for floating pond plant rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adds natural structure and habitat to the water garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great for native and wildlife-friendly ponds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo Pond Plant Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marsilea drummondii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hairy Nardoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Native Four Leaf Clover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large Leaf Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aquatic perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australian native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be grown submerged to approximately 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended growing method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Floating pond plant ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distinctive four-leaf-clover-shaped leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlood tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates seasonal flooding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ponds, water bowls, shallow water and wetland-style gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Hairy Nardoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo is a versatile aquatic plant that adapts well to different water levels. While it can be grown submerged to around 30cm, we recommend growing it in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloating pond plant ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Hairy Nardoo in a floating ring allows the foliage to spread naturally across the surface of the water, creating a beautiful green feature while providing shelter around the pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be planted into shallow areas where water levels fluctuate, making it particularly useful for ponds that experience seasonal changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo grows well in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sunnier position will encourage strong, lush growth, while part shade is also suitable. It is a particularly useful choice where you want to introduce native foliage into a pond without requiring a completely exposed position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Four Leaf Clover Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most appealing feature of Hairy Nardoo is its unusual foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves have the familiar appearance of a four-leaf clover, creating a distinctive and charming look on the surface of the water. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Leaf Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces larger foliage, making it an excellent feature plant for water bowls, patio ponds and larger water gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts natural growth habit works beautifully alongside other native pond plants, grasses and rushes to create a more diverse water garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat for Your Pond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many aquatic and wetland plants, Hairy Nardoo can contribute to a more natural pond environment by providing additional foliage and shelter around the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen grown in a floating pond ring, its spreading growth can create areas of cover that are useful for small aquatic creatures and pond life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a wildlife-friendly Australian pond, combine Hairy Nardoo with native marginal plants, grasses and flowering pond plants to create layers of foliage and habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal Flooding Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo is well suited to environments where water levels naturally rise and fall. It can tolerate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonal flooding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a useful choice for ponds and water gardens where conditions aren't always constant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis adaptability also makes it a great option for creating a more natural wetland-style planting scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Hairy Nardoo an Oxygenating Plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Hairy Nardoo is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot classified as an oxygenating pond plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're building a balanced pond, use Hairy Nardoo alongside dedicated oxygenating plants. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-2-1 pond planting rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a simple starting point: aim for approximately 3 oxygenating plants, 2 marginal plants and 1 flowering plant per square metre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Hairy Nardoo in Your Water Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the easiest growing method, place your Hairy Nardoo into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloating pond plant ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and position it on the surface of your pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring allows the plant to float while its roots access the water and its foliage grows across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo can also be grown submerged to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When planting below the surface, ensure it is securely planted into suitable aquatic planting media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor smaller water features and water bowls, the floating pond ring is an especially easy way to introduce this unusual Australian native.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Hairy Nardoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor healthy growth, feed Hairy Nardoo during the active growing season with a suitable aquatic plant fertiliser. Insert a slow-release pond plant fertiliser tablet into the planting media according to the product instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing fertiliser directly into the pond water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd an Australian Native to Your Pond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its unusual four-leaf-clover foliage, adaptability to seasonal flooding and ability to grow either floating or submerged, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairy Nardoo Large Leaf Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating addition to an Australian water garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd it to your pond, water bowl or wetland-style garden and enjoy this distinctive native plant as it establishes and spreads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"We Know Water Gardens","offers":[{"title":"7cm pot","offer_id":48969741992089,"sku":"20260902","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm pot","offer_id":48969742024857,"sku":"20260903","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/0424\/4834\/files\/LargeleafHairynardoo.png?v=1788331531","url":"https:\/\/weknowwatergardens.com.au\/products\/hairy-nardoo-large-leaf-pond-plant","provider":"We Know Water Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}