How to Grow and Care for White clover

White clover, also known as Dutch clover, Ladino clover, Shamrock, Purple Dutch Clover, Ladino

White clover is a resilient and low-maintenance plant, often regarded as easy to care for. It thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. A special care point for white clover is to ensure it does not overtake other plants in the garden, as its vigorous growth can lead to aggressive spreading. Minimal fertilization is required, making white clover an ideal choice for those seeking a hardy, ground-cover species.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing White clover

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	3-10

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Varieties of White clover

White clover 'Purpurascens Quadrifolium'

The bright white clover 'Purpurascens Quadrifolium' makes a marked color contrast to the plain green leaves of the standard white clover. It is so-named White clover 'Purpurascens Quadrifolium' for its attractive leaves, since Purpurascens means purple in Latin and Quadrifolium means four-leaved. This cultivar bears beautiful creamy white flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

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White clover is a low-growing, mat-forming herbaceous perennial that typically reaches heights of 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) and spreads up to 12 inches (30 cm) or more. This plant is distinguished by its tripinnate leaf arrangement, with each leaf composed of three oval leaflets. It is also noted for its rounded white flower heads that bloom above the foliage. White clover has stems that readily root at the nodes, aiding in vegetative spread.