About
A clump-forming bushy perennial to 60cm tall and wide with blue-green leaves comprising lance-shaped leaflets with tiny teeth and covered with silvery hairs. Flowers are held in pointed clusters up to 8cm long and open a dark red-purple from the bottom of the cluster.
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, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationPlant in any soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to pea and bean weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free