Trifolium isthmocarpum
Trifolium isthmocarpum
- Native to:
- Algeria, Corse, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
iNaturalist: © ahleitao (iNaturalist #220750532)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Trifolium
- Species:
- Trifolium isthmocarpum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRIS5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, 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:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions, prefers open, sunny areas