Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
Care, watering, light and tips for Red clover on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Red clover
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, valued for its showy globular flowers ranging from pink to reddish-purple. These blooms, appearing from spring to autumn, are highly attractive to pollinators. It's an excellent choice for natural meadows, ground cover, or to add a rustic and colorful touch to path edges and low-maintenance gardens.
Native range
Europe, Asia, and northern Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and well-drained soils, from moderately fertile to poor. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as it tolerates drought periods well once established. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. A common mistake is planting it in overly rich soils, which can encourage excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Red clover
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or brown-spotted leaves. Slow or no growth. Presence of pests.
- First aid
- Transplant to fresh, well-draining soil. Water only when topsoil is dry. Provide indirect sunlight.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot. Lack of light. Poor or compacted soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and action is taken promptly with proper care.