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Herbaceous Perennial

Trifolium ochroleucon

sulphur clover

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial growing to 45cm tall with trifoliate green leaves. Creamy-yellow flowers are borne in rounded flower heads 2-4cm acrossin summerand are a good nectar source for bees and butterflies

Synonyms
Trifolium ochroleucum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Cream Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Trifolium are erect or creeping annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials with trefoil leaves and small, pea-like flowers usually in clusters or short spikes

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe, Asia, Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in open, sunny sites on poor soils.

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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