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Family: Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee) Genus: Trifolium (try-FOH-lee-um) Species: repens (REE-penz)
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Category GroundcoversPerennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage HerbaceousGood Fall Color Foliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |