Trifolium ochroleucon
Trifolium ochroleucon · Fabaceae
The gardener's calendar
Ideal time to plant trifolium ochroleucon: set it out when the soil is neither frozen nor waterlogged, and water generously as it establishes.
ID card
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowering
- June to September
- Adult size
- 20 to 40 cm tall
- Growth
- Fast
- Hardiness
- Very hardy, down to -15 °C
- Origin
- Central and southern Europe
- Soil type
- Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soils
Care
Watering
Pale clover is very tolerant of drought once established. Water moderately during growth periods, particularly when planting. Under normal conditions, rainwater is more than sufficient.
Light exposure
Plant pale clover in full sun or partial shade. It develops optimally in sunny exposure where flowering is more abundant and more colorful.
Soil
This species adapts to almost all soil types, even poor or chalky ones. Well-drained soil prevents waterlogging in winter. Soil improvement is generally not necessary.
Pruning and cutting
Little intervention needed. You can deadhead spent flowers to extend flowering or prune the plant in late winter to encourage a compact shape. Pruning is not mandatory.
Fertilizer
Like all clovers, this legume fixes nitrogen from the air through its roots. No fertilizer is necessary; the plant naturally enriches the soil.
Diseases and pests
Pale clover is very disease-resistant. In very humid conditions, root rot problems may occur on poorly drained soils. No specific treatment is generally required.
Did you know?
Clovers, including Trifolium ochroleucon, have long been valued by farmers because they naturally enrich the soil with nitrogen without chemical fertilizers. This quality makes them invaluable in sustainable agriculture and in restoring degraded spaces.
Where to buy it
Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding spells of intense heat. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, April, May, September.
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