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Trifolium Species, Carolina Clover

Trifoliumcarolinianum

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Trifolium (try-FOH-lee-um)
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Species
carolinianum (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-um)
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Synonym
Amoria caroliniana
Trifolium arvense
Trifolium oxypetalum
Trifolium saxicolum
Trifolium umbellatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Carolina Clover, Trifolium carolinianum, is native to Texas and other States.

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