Overview

Kummerowia striata is a plant with a prostrate, spreading, or erect stems habit in the genus Kummerowia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kummerowia striata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include ground cover and nitrogen-fixing.

About

Kummerowia striata, commonly known as Japanese clover, is a deciduous plant with prostrate, spreading, or erect stems. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and can be dry or moist. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is valued for its ground cover qualities and nitrogen-fixing ability. It is best grown for interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Kummerowia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes two species native to eastern Asia, ranging from the Russian Far East through China and Japan to Vietnam and Laos. The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Kummerowia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry or moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Kummerowia striata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Prostrate, spreading, or erect stems

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ground cover, nitrogen-fixing

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kummerowia striata

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

Frequently asked questions