About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial maturing to 45cm tall with trifoliate green leaves. Creamy-yellow flowers are borne in rounded flower heads 2-4cm acrossin summerand are a good nectar source for bees and butterflies.
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
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow
Native toEurope, Asia, Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in open, sunny sites on poor soils.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free