Trifolium repens 'Purpurascens Quadrifolium'
white clover 'Purpurascens Quadrifolium'
A low-growing, creeping perennial forming a spreading mat of leaves divided into four leaflets and coloured deep purple to bronze with green margins. Clusters of small, creamy-white flowers are borne on short stems in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Purple Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Bronze Purple Green | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Purple Green | |||
| Winter | Bronze Purple Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained, limy soil conditions in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Patio and container plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to pea and bean weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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