Also known as Buff Clover · Puff Clover · Sour Clover
Bull clover (Trifolium fucatum) is a low-growing annual legume native to western North America, often found in grasslands and coastal prairies.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during active growth.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures, generally between 18-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization due to nitrogen-fixing ability. Over-fertilizing is detrimental.
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 Trifolium fucatum regularly, especially during its active growth phase. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter to prevent waterlogged conditions and root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Pruning is generally not required for Trifolium fucatum unless it becomes overgrown or leggy. Light trimming can encourage bushier growth.
Deadheading spent flowers can prevent unwanted self-seeding and maintain a tidier appearance if desired.
Trifolium fucatum is easily propagated by seeds. Sow seeds in spring directly into well-draining soil after the last frost. They germinate readily. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in autumn for earlier spring blooms.
No special treatment is usually needed.
Repotting is typically not necessary for Trifolium fucatum as it is often grown as an annual or short-lived perennial. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot into a slightly larger container in spring with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Bull Clover (Trifolium fucatum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Trifolium |
| Species | Trifolium fucatum |
Similar in genus Trifolium
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