Trifolium repens subsp. prostratum
Trifolium repens subsp. prostratum
This prostrate subspecies of white clover forms a low, spreading mat suited to ground cover use in partly shaded garden beds or meadow plantings in Mediterranean-climate regions. Keep soil moderately moist and avoid heavily compacted or waterlogged conditions. It is a nitrogen-fixing plant that benefits surrounding plants and attracts bees and other pollinators.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
4″ – 12″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-40° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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