Species white clover

white clover

Trifolium repens 'Dragon's Blood'

White clover, scientifically named 'Trifolium repens 'Dragon's Blood' is a stunning low-growing herbaceous perennial. With its attractive dark green foliage, bright white flowers, and deep red-tinged foliage, it adds an eye-catching contrast to landscaped spaces. It is incredibly versatile, succeeding in a variety of soils, growing in shady or sunny areas, and tolerating various levels of foot traffic. Insects such as bees and butterflies also love it for its nectar-rich blooms. This hardy and low-maintenance clover makes an ideal ground cover for flower beds, borders, and paths.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 10

Flowers:

White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Humus rich, Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

red,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

watering

White clover needs to be watered on a regular basis but not too frequently. During the growing season, provide your plant with water when the soil becomes dry about 1 inch beneath the surface. Aim to give your plant roughly 1 inch of water per week. Avoid overwatering as this can cause the roots to rot. During the winter season, reduce the amount of water given to the plant and make sure that the soil is only damp and not overly wet.

sunlight

White clover (Trifolium repens 'Dragon's Blood') generally prefers full sun exposure, with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. During the hottest summer months, it may be beneficial to provide some shade in the afternoon if possible, as too much direct sunlight can dry out the plant. During the winter, the plant can survive with about 6 hours of indirect sunlight a day.

pruning

White clover (Trifolium repens 'Dragon's Blood') requires minimal pruning and should usually only be pruned to shape or control the size of the plant. Typically, pruning should take place in the spring or late fall when the plant is relatively dormant. Minor pruning can also be done in the summer months, if necessary. To prune, simply remove any old flower heads, as well as any dead or damaged leaves or branches. It's important to remember that White Clovers don't grow well when heavily pruned, so it's best to limit trimming to maintaining a neat appearance.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

White clover typically begins flowering in May and continues through October.

Starts Flowering

White clover typically begins flowering in May and continues through October.

Harvest Fruit

Trifolium repens 'Dragon's Blood' can be harvested from June through August.

Hardiness Map