About
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with dark-green foliage comprising egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaflets. In summer, the upright stems are topped with large, ovoid, creamy-yellow flowerheads, each up to 10cm long.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationPlant in any soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to pea and bean weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free