Red clover.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Herbaceous perennial

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

0.6 meters

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to help it thrive. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this plant prefers steady hydration. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season.

Gießen

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back faded flowers to promote new growth and keep the plant tidy.

Umtopfen

Repot if the plant becomes root bound or needs fresh soil to support its growth.

Boden

Loamy, well draining soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 80%

Sicherheit

Menschen

It is generally considered safe but contains coumarin, which can interfere with blood clotting in large amounts.

Kinder

The small flower heads could pose a minor choking hazard if ingested by very young children.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive people during the peak bloom.

Essbarkeit

Consult a professional before consuming wild clover to ensure proper identification and avoid areas treated with chemicals.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Three leaflets with white V mark
• Rounded pink to purple flower heads
• Hairy stems and leaves
• Stipules at base of leaves

Höhe

0,2 bis 0,6m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,5m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

pink, purple, 1 bis 3cm

Früchte

brown, Late summer

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during humid weather.
• Clover root curculio — Small beetles that feed on the roots and foliage.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Plant red clover near heavy feeders like brassicas to naturally boost soil nitrogen levels.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Phleum pratense — They grow well together in meadows and provide balanced forage.
• Schafgarbe — Yarrow attracts beneficial insects that help manage clover pests.

Ähnliche Arten

• Weißklee — It is a smaller, creeping relative often found in similar habitats.

Botanisches

Familie

Fabaceae

Gattung

Trifolium

Ordnung

Fabales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa.

Artenschutz

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open meadows and disturbed soils by fixing atmospheric nitrogen to support its growth.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, larval host plant, nitrogen fixer

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter

Verwendung

cover crop, pollinator garden, medicinal tea, soil improvement

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Is red clover good for my lawn?

Yes, it adds nitrogen to the soil and stays green during dry spells.

How do I stop it from spreading?

Regular mowing before the plant sets seed will effectively limit its spread.

Woher der Name kommt

Trifolium comes from the Latin for three leaves, while pratense means of the meadow.

Gut zu wissen

• Red clover is the national flower of Denmark.
• It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• The leaves are often marked with a distinct white V shape.