Japanese Clover
Kummerowia striata
- Native to:
- China, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Nansei-shoto, Russia, Taiwan, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Kummerowia
- Species:
- Kummerowia striata
- USDA Symbol:
- KUST2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, deer
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed areas and open fields
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may remain viable in soil for many years.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI