Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Overwatering can lead to fungal diseases.
Also known as Mountain Clover · Seaside Clover · Sierra Clover
Tomcat clover (Trifolium willdenovii) is a low-growing annual clover with distinctive reddish-brown markings on its trifoliate leaves. It's often found in meadows and ope
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures, avoid extreme heat or cold.
Low
25% intensity
Generally not required; benefits from light feeding if soil is poor.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Overwatering can lead to fungal diseases.
Pruning is typically not necessary for Trifolium willdenovii. However, you can deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidier appearance.
Light trimming can be done to manage size or shape if desired.
Trifolium willdenovii is easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring.
Ensure seeds are scarified or vernalized for better germination rates.
Repotting is rarely necessary for this species as it is often grown as an annual or short-lived perennial. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Photos of Tomcat Clover (Trifolium willdenovii)
Where Tomcat Clover (Trifolium willdenovii) 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 willdenovii |
Similar in genus Trifolium
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