Clustered Clover

Trifolium glomeratum, Fabaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chinese Milk VetchAstragalus sinicus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Ripgut BromeBromus rigidus

Nitrogen Fixation

Blue FlaxLinum perenne

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Rose CloverTrifolium hirtum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pearl LupinLupinus mutabilis

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Sickle SennaCassia tora

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Balansa CloverTrifolium michelianum

Congeneric clovers with similar growth habits leading to intense competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementEarly Season CoverPollinator Support

Edible Parts

FlowersLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Clustered Clover grow in?

Clustered Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Clustered Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Clustered Clover?

Good companions for Clustered Clover include Chinese Milk Vetch, Ripgut Brome, Blue Flax, Rose Clover, Pearl Lupin.

Design guilds with Clustered Clover and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free