About
Has small, clover-like leaves and tiny, yellow flowers in small clusters in summer. A native annual, generally creating a mat of spreading stems in open ground or in mown grass, but can be more upright amongst other vegetation. Found in grassland, lawns, roadsides and waste ground.
About the genus
Trifolium are erect or creeping annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials with trefoil leaves and small, pea-like flowers usually in clusters or short spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationAn annual wildflower, tolerant of most soils and often turning up in lawns where it remains green even in drought conditions thanks to its deep roots. See clover in lawns for more information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free