Red clover.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Herbaceous perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

0.6 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Loamy, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 80%

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,5m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

pink, purple, 1 a 3cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

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

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Trifolium

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant, nitrogen fixer

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

cover crop, pollinator garden, medicinal tea, soil improvement

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.