Trifolium Species, Haresfoot Clover, Rabbitfoot Clover
Trifoliumarvense

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Trifolium (try-FOH-lee-um)
Species: arvense (ar-VEN-see)

Synonym:Trifolium agrestinum

Synonym:Trifolium arenivagum

Synonym:Trifolium brachyodon

Synonym:Trifolium brittingeri

Synonym:Trifolium capitulatum

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds