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Trifolium pratense (Red Clover)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 26313

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Trifolium Species: Trifolium pratense

Common Names add Red Clover edit | delete State Flower of Vermont edit | delete Purple clover edit | delete Broad-leafed clover edit | delete Wild clover edit | delete Plant Types edit Herb Medicinal Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Elliptic Obovate Ovate Palmate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Wildlife Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Purple   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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