Hare's-foot clover (Trifolium arvense)
Care, watering, light and tips for Hare's-foot clover on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Hare's-foot clover
Trifolium arvense, commonly known as Hare's-foot Clover, is a small annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is characterized by its dense, soft, pale pink to whitish inflorescences, resembling small rabbit's tails. It's ideal for naturalistic gardens, path edges, or as a groundcover in poor soils, adding a wild and delicate touch.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun or light partial shade. It is very drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal watering, with overwatering being its main enemy. It adapts well to poor, sandy, and even calcareous soils, as long as they have good drainage. Avoid waterlogging at all costs, as it is susceptible to root rot in consistently wet conditions.
How to save a dying Hare's-foot clover
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, drooping stems. Can turn brown and brittle.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water moderately. If waterlogged, aerate or repot. Ensure good light.
- What kills it
- Over or under watering. Poor light or soil. Sensitive to compacted soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it often recovers. It's a resilient plant, but needs quick attention and problem correction.