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Bladder Clover

Trifolium spumosum, Fabaceae

Zones
710
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

68

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Antagonistic Plants

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingQuick Ground CoverGreen ManureWinter Cover

Edible Parts

FlowersLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Bladder Clover grow in?

Bladder Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Bladder Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Bladder Clover?

Good companions for Bladder Clover include Spreading Clover, Boer Lovegrass, Wimmera Ryegrass.

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