Diffuse Clover
Trifolium diffusum
- Native to:
- Albania, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Stefan.lefnaer,Koninklijke Nederlands Botanische Vereniging,Forsyth, William, 1772-1835
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Trifolium
- Species:
- Trifolium diffusum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRDI15
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from inoculation with Rhizobium bacteria.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI