White Clover, Common Clover, Clover Grass, Creeping Clover, Dutch Clover, Gowan, Honey Stalks, Honeysuckle Grass, Lamb's Suckling, Shamrock, Sheep's Gowan
Trifolium repens (White Clover) is a creeping perennial bearing a profusion of rounded heads of creamy white flowers. Blooming from spring to fall, they are borne on long stalks above a lush foliage of rounded, rich green leaves, usually with 3 leaflets (trifoliate), sometimes 4 if you are lucky. The leaves often display a white mark in the form of a chevron. Mat-forming, White Clover spreads aggressively by creeping stems. Attractive to bees and butterflies, it is a good forage plant for livestock and is valued for its high protein content. Perfect for prairies and meadows, White clover fixes nitrogen and adds nutrients that improve the soil.
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Leguminosae |
| Common names | White Clover, Clover Grass, Dutch Clover, Clover, Shamrock |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Leguminosae |
| Common names | White Clover, Clover Grass, Dutch Clover, Clover, Shamrock |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Trifolium repens (White Clover) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Trifolium repens (White Clover) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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