Hop Clover

Trifolium campestre, Fabaceae

Zones

5–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sky LupineLupinus nanus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sicilian Sweet CloverMelilotus siculus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Barrelier's MustardBrassica barrelieri

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Racemed MilkwortPolygala polygama

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Wimmera RyegrassLolium rigidum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Ball CloverTrifolium nigrescens

Closely related clovers may compete for similar resources and root space when grown too close together

Canary GrassPhalaris canariensis

Canary grass has aggressive root systems and produces allelopathic compounds that suppress small legumes

Pacific CloverTrifolium isthmocarpum

Closely related clover species compete for similar soil resources and rhizobia partners

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationLiving MulchSoil ImprovementRapid Coverage

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Hop Clover grow in?

Hop Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

Is Hop Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Hop Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Hop Clover?

Good companions for Hop Clover include Sky Lupine, Sicilian Sweet Clover, Barrelier's Mustard, Racemed Milkwort, Wimmera Ryegrass.

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