Fabaceae
Bronze Dutch Clover
Trifolium repens var. atropurpureum
Good fortune.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Trifolium
- Native to
- Europe, Central Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.2-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- adaptable, moist
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The distinctive bronze-purple foliage with green edges makes this a striking ornamental ground cover.
- Like all clovers, it fixes nitrogen from the air through symbiotic root bacteria, enriching the soil naturally.
- Finding a four-leaf mutation on bronze Dutch clover is considered extra lucky because of the unusual leaf color.
- It is an important nectar source for honeybees and the resulting clover honey is prized for its mild flavor.
- The plant can withstand heavy foot traffic, making it an excellent lawn alternative.
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