Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as Trifolium alpinum prefers well-drained conditions. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage in pots.
Alpine Clover (Trifolium alpinum) is a low-growing perennial herb with trifoliate leaves and pink to purple flower heads, native to alpine regions of Europe. It thrives i
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures; can withstand frost.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from light feeding in spring, avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as Trifolium alpinum prefers well-drained conditions. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage in pots.
Pruning is typically minimal. Dead or damaged foliage can be removed at any time.
After flowering, you may wish to deadhead to prevent excessive seed formation or to maintain a tidier appearance, though this is often unnecessary.
Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground or in containers. Division of established clumps in spring is also a viable method for propagation.
Repotting is rarely necessary for Trifolium alpinum, as it is often grown in situ or in rock gardens. If grown in a container and it becomes pot-bound, repot in spring into a slightly larger container with fresh, well-draining soil.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Alpine Clover (Trifolium alpinum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Trifolium |
| Species | Trifolium alpinum |
Similar in genus Trifolium
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