Overview
Trifolium campestre is a bushy, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Trifolium, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trifolium campestre grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Trifolium campestre, commonly known as hop trefoil or hop clover, is a bushy, matforming member of the Fabaceae family. As a cultivar of the Trifolium genus, it features trifoliate leaves and small, pea-shaped blossoms that appear in clusters during summer and autumn. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, preferring full sun and sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens and is propagated by seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trifolium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Trifolium campestre size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trifolium campestre
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trifolium campestre?
Trifolium campestre prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trifolium campestre need?
Trifolium campestre is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Trifolium campestre hardy in the UK?
Trifolium campestre has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Trifolium campestre?
Seed.
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