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Trifolium Species, Least Hop Clover, Shamrock, Yellow Suckling Clover

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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
dubium (DOO-bee-um)
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Synonym
Trifolium filiforme var. dubium
Trifolium filiforme subsp. dubium
Trifolium minus
Trifolium praticola
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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