Strawberry Clover
(Trifolium fragiferum)
Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Trifolium fragiferum, commonly known as Strawberry Clover, is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, open woodlands, and along the margins of marshes and rivers across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Siberia. It typically forms low-growing mats or clumps that can spread widely via stolons. Strawberry Clover’s inflorescence is a dense, spherical head resembling a strawberry, about 1-2 centimeters in diameter, with pink to white flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite showy en masse due to their unique shape and color.
Strawberry Clover is valued for its durability, nitrogen-fixing ability, and tolerance of poor soil conditions, making it an excellent ground cover and soil improver. It is also appreciated for its use in pastures and as a forage crop due to its palatability to livestock. In gardens, it can be used as a lawn alternative or for erosion control. This clover thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and it prefers moist soils with good drainage, although it can adapt to a range of soil types. While it requires high amounts of water, it can also withstand temporary drought once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some regions, Trifolium fragiferum can be invasive, so it is important to monitor its spread and consult local guidelines before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Strawberry Clover is valued for its durability, nitrogen-fixing ability, and tolerance of poor soil conditions, making it an excellent ground cover and soil improver. It is also appreciated for its use in pastures and as a forage crop due to its palatability to livestock. In gardens, it can be used as a lawn alternative or for erosion control. This clover thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and it prefers moist soils with good drainage, although it can adapt to a range of soil types. While it requires high amounts of water, it can also withstand temporary drought once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some regions, Trifolium fragiferum can be invasive, so it is important to monitor its spread and consult local guidelines before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: High
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, meadows, open woodlands, and marsh margins
Other Names
Common Names: Strawberryhead Clover, Trèvol Maduixer, Jordbær-Kløver, Erdbeer-Klee, Erdbeerklee, Trébol Fresero, Randristik, Rakkoapila, Trèfle Fraise, Trefle Fraisier
Scientific Names: , Trifolium fragiferum, Trifolium resupinatum, Amoria fragifera, Xerosphaera fragifera, Galearia fragifera, Galearia bonannii, Trifolium involucratum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Trifolium fragiferum L.