Trifolium pratense

Red clover

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Trifolium pratense is a herbaceous perennial legume widely cultivated for forage and soil improvement. It features trifoliate leaves and distinctive pink-purple flower heads.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red clover
Family Fabaceae
Genus Trifolium
Species Pratense
Origin Europe / Asia
Blooming Spring to Summer, pink-up flower heads
Leaf Color Green with white V-markings
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loam, tolerates various pH levels, nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with rhizobia bacteria.

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Watering

Moderate watering during establishment; drought tolerant once rooted. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering; partial shade acceptable in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Minimal nitrogen needed due to fixation; apply phosphorus/potassium if soil is poor.

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Pruning

Mow or cut back after flowering to encourage regrowth and prevent self-seeding.

Pest Control Aphid Clover Root Curculio Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
3000 – 6000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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