Overview
Trifolium stellatum is a bushy, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Trifolium, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trifolium stellatum 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 stellatum, commonly known as starry clover, is a cultivar of the Trifolium genus, which includes upright or sprawling annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials with trifoliate leaves and small, pea-shaped flowers in clusters or spikes. This cultivar has a bushy, matforming, and columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on east-, south-, or west-facing sheltered aspects and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens, with interest in summer and autumn.
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 stellatum 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 stellatum
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trifolium stellatum?
Trifolium stellatum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trifolium stellatum need?
Trifolium stellatum 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 stellatum hardy in the UK?
Trifolium stellatum 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 stellatum?
Seed.
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- Trifolium repens 'Estelle'PBR
- Trifolium repens 'Euromic'PBR
- Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen'