Overview
Trifolium scabrum is a bushy, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Trifolium, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trifolium scabrum 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 scabrum, commonly known as rough 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 full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is well suited for wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens, 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 scabrum 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 scabrum
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trifolium scabrum?
Trifolium scabrum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trifolium scabrum need?
Trifolium scabrum 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 scabrum hardy in the UK?
Trifolium scabrum 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 scabrum?
Seed.
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- Trifolium repens 'Estelle'PBR
- Trifolium repens 'Euromic'PBR
- Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen'