Trifolium repens

White Clover

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Low-growing perennial legume with trifoliate leaves and white flower heads. Nitrogen-fixing plant used for ground cover or forage, thriving in cool temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Clover
Family Fabaceae
Genus Trifolium
Species Repens
Origin Europe, Asia, North Africa
Blooming Spring to early autumn, white flower heads
Leaf Color Light green with white crescent marks
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam or clay-loam, tolerates low fertility due to nitrogen fixation

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Watering

Keep soil moderately moist during establishment, drought tolerant once mature

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for dense growth, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization required; excessive nitrogen reduces nodulation and flowering

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Pruning

Mow regularly for lawn use or trim after flowering to control spread

Pest Control Aphid Clover Root Weevil 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 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% 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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