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Rose Clover

Trifolium hirtum, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator 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

Awned Canary GrassPhalaris paradoxa
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Alpine CurrantRibes alpinum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Clustered CloverTrifolium glomeratum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Balansa CloverTrifolium michelianum

Related clover species that compete for rhizobial symbionts and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWinter CoverSoil BuildingPollinator SupportBiomass Production

Edible Parts

FlowersYoung Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Rose Clover grow in?

Rose Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Rose Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Rose Clover?

Good companions for Rose Clover include Awned Canary Grass, Alpine Currant, Clustered Clover.

Design guilds with Rose Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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