red clover

How to Grow and Care for red clover

red clover · Trifolium pratense
Also known as: bee bread; broad-leaved clover; clover grass; common clover; cow grass; marl grass; pinkies; purple clover; purplewort; suckles; sugar plum

Prefers a sunny site and a slightly acid soil with low levels of nitrogenl (ie un-manured ground). Naturally occurs in grassland

Watering: Maintain light consistent dampness, tolerate brief dry soil spellsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing red clover

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMaintain light consistent dampness, tolerate brief dry soil spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingWeak balanced liquid feed every six weeks spring through fall
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Care Tips

Prefers a sunny site and a slightly acid soil with low levels of nitrogenl (ie un-manured ground). Naturally occurs in grassland

How to Water red clover?

Maintain light consistent dampness, tolerate brief dry soil spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for red clover?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for red clover?

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What Soil Is Best for red clover?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for red clover?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize red clover?

Weak balanced liquid feed every six weeks spring through fall

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How to Prune red clover?

None required

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How to Propagate red clover?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant red clover?

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How to Care for red clover in Winter?

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How to Plant red clover?

Prefers a sunny site and a slightly acid soil with low levels of nitrogenl (ie un-manured ground). Naturally occurs in grassland

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How to Repot red clover?

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How to Harvest red clover?

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Common Pests & Diseases

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The Toxicity of red clover

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Attributes of red clover

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
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FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Trifolium pratense
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
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