Ball clover
Trifolium nigrescens
Ball clover is a low-growing annual or short-lived perennial clover that thrives in average garden soils with moderate moisture. It is valued as a cover crop and green manure due to its nitrogen-fixing ability, and it produces small white flower heads that attract pollinators. It requires minimal care and is well suited to meadow plantings or lawn alternatives.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.6 – 6.9
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 6, 2022 by Maria Mikulska (cc-by-sa)
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