Trifolium pratense
Clover
Photo of Trifolium pratense - Clover
No photo for the moment for Trifolium pratense - Clover
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Sun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Description
Trifolium pratense (red clover) is a species of clover, native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa, but planted and naturalised in many other regions. It is an herbaceous, short-lived perennial plant, variable in size, growing to 20–80 cm tall. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets), each leaflet 15–30 mm long and 8–15 mm broad, green with a characteristic pale crescent in the outer half of the leaf; the petiole is 1–4 cm long, with two basal stipules. The flowers are dark pink with a paler base, 12–15 mm long, produced in a dense inflorescence.
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Blooming
Blooms small, pea-like flowers in spring or summer in colors such as white, deep red, yellow, and pink. Flowers attract bees.
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Growth
Annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials. Clovers do well in full sun or partial shade. Trifolium is extremely invasive and will out compete other desirable species. Clovers are aggressive growers. Clovers that are less weedy work well in a border or wildflower garden.
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in spring. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate by division in spring, or by replanting rooted stems.
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Pest
Trifolium is susceptible to fungal spots, viruses, powdery mildew, stem canker, rust, anthracnose, and sooty leaf blotch.
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Interesting facts
Trifolium is found across the globe except in Australia. Although it is a weed, Trifolium is often used in grass-seed mixtures.
Clover (Trifolium pratense) - Soil and irrigation
Clovers should be well watered until they are established. Does best in neutral soil that is well-draining yet kept moist.
