Trifolium strictum
Trifolium strictum
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
iNaturalist: © jackson-bird (iNaturalist #361101244)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Trifolium
- Species:
- Trifolium strictum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRST15
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
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 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with dry summers