RED & WHITE CLOVER

Trifolium spp.


TYPE OF PLANT: [BEE & BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT] [CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANT]


Habitat: Sunny position. Grass and meadow areas.

Habit: Height up to 30 cm.

Flower Colour: Red or white, from May-September.

Planting Time:

Nectar Plant for: Bees. Common Blue and Clouded Yellow butterflies use it for nectar if other nectar sources are not available.

Caterpillar Food Plant for: Idas Blue, Clouded Yellow and Pale Clouded Yellow caterpillars.


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