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How to Grow and Care for Red clover

Red clover, also known as Broad-leaved clover, Purple clover, Cultivated clover, Beebread, Cow clover, Marl grass

Red clover is a robust and adaptable perennial plant that generally requires minimal maintenance, making it a suitable choice for novice gardeners. It thrives in a variety of soil types, though it prefers well-drained soils with moderate fertility. A special care point for red clover is ensuring it receives full sun to partial shade, allowing for optimal growth and flower production. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot. Regularly trimming faded flowers can encourage a second blooming and prevent unwanted self-seeding.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Red clover

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial, Biennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
5-9
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Red clover is characterized by its compound leaves, which are arranged in groups of three leaflets and span across roughly 0.75 inches (2 cm) in length. The leaflets are oval-shaped with a subtle V-shaped white marking. It boasts rounded flower heads that are approximately 0.8 to 1.2 inches (2 to 3 cm) in diameter, consisting of numerous small, tube-like florets that exhibit shades of pink to pinkish-purple. These distinctive flower heads emerge atop hairy stems that may reach up to 2 feet (60 cm) in height. The plant's overall appearance lends itself as a recognizable figure in various grassy landscapes.
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