Trifolium repens (White Clover)
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.
- Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
- Thrives in full sun to part shade in average, medium, well-drained soils.
- Propagate by seed.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- This plant has been found to be weedy and potentially invasive in Midwestern gardens.
- Native to Europe.
- Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
- Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.
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Requirements
| 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 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| 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 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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