Spreading Clover
Trifolium diffusum, Fabaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
5.8 – 7.5
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Dense annual grass growth suppresses low clover through competition
Heath False-bromeBrachypodium pinnatumDense grass mat formation suppresses clover establishment and growth
Giant BuckwheatFagopyrum giganteumBuckwheat allelopathic compounds can inhibit clover growth and development
Spreading WallflowerErysimum repandumWallflower allelopathic compounds can suppress clover establishment and growth
Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbensDense grass growth suppresses clover through root competition and shading
Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosumAggressive grass growth suppresses low-growing clovers through shading and root competition
Common WireweedSida acutaAggressive weed growth competes with clover for soil resources
Caribbean StyloStylosanthes hamataDifferent legume growth habits lead to competitive interactions for soil resources
Maryland Wild SennaCassia marilandicaWild senna allelopathic compounds and tall growth suppress clover development
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Spreading Clover grow in?
Spreading Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
Is Spreading Clover a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Spreading Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Spreading Clover?
Good companions for Spreading Clover include Bladder Clover, Reed Canary Grass.
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