Red clover.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Herbaceous perennial

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

0.6 meters

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

Apply a balanced fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Loamy, well draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-30 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 80%

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,2 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,5m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

pink, purple, 1 à 3cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

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

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Trifolium

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant, nitrogen fixer

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

cover crop, pollinator garden, medicinal tea, soil improvement

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.