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Herbaceous Perennial
Trifolium ochroleucon
sulphur clover
T. ochroleucon is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial growing to 45cm tall with trifoliate green leaves. Creamy-yellow flowers are borne in rounded flower heads 2-4cm acrossin summerand are a good nectar source for bees and butterflies
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Trifolium are erect or creeping annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials with trefoil leaves and small, pea-like flowers usually in clusters or short spikes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in open, sunny sites on poor soils.
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
None required
Pests
Trouble free
Diseases
Trouble free
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