Trifolium repens (White Clover)
Botanical Information
Family | Fabaceae |
Genus | Trifolium |
Species | repens |
Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Origin | Native to Europe, north Africa, and west Asia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Glabrous perennial with trifoliate leaves. T. repens produces cyanide (cyanogenesis) in very small amounts when damaged. |
Landscape | White clover grows among turfgrass, crops, and in a large number of other landscapes. |
Propagation | Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Grassland and lawns across Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. |
Leaf Description | Trifoliate leaves. |