White clover (Trifolium leucanthum)
Care, watering, light and tips for White clover on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About White clover
Trifolium leucanthum, commonly known as White-flowered Clover, is a small perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, valued for its delicate, globular white or cream-colored inflorescences. It forms a dense and attractive ground cover, perfect for natural meadows, path edges, or as part of a low-maintenance ornamental lawn. Its trifoliate leaves and abundant flowering make it a charming choice to bring a wild and natural touch to the landscape.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
Trifolium leucanthum prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to a wide range of soils, though it thrives best in well-drained and slightly moist substrates. It is a drought-tolerant plant once established, but will appreciate regular watering during dry periods, especially in summer. A common mistake is over-fertilization, as being a legume, it fixes its own nitrogen in the soil. Avoid constant trampling in areas where abundant flowering is desired.
How to save a dying White clover
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, slow or no growth. Leaf spots.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture (avoid waterlogging or extreme dryness). Provide good light. Prune dead parts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering rotting roots or prolonged dryness. Low light or poor soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's a hardy plant. Act quickly by correcting growing conditions.