Bladder Clover
Trifolium spumosum, Fabaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Brassica family plants like wallflowers release glucosinolates that can inhibit legume growth and nitrogen fixation
AlexandergrassBrachiaria plantagineaAlexandergrass forms dense stands that outcompete clovers for resources
MaygrassPhalaris carolinianaDense grass growth and potential allelopathic effects suppress clover establishment
Tall wheatgrassThinopyrum ponticumTall wheatgrass creates excessive shade and root competition for low-growing clovers
Texas BlueweedHelianthus ciliarisTexas blueweed allelopathy and shading negatively affect clover growth
Water PepperPolygonum hydropiperWater pepper contains compounds that can inhibit nearby plant growth including legumes
Salt SandspurrySpergularia marinaSalt-adapted sandspurry competes with clovers in marginal saline conditions
White HoarypeaTephrosia candidaWhite hoarypea contains compounds that can inhibit other legume species growth
Maximowicz BushcloverLespedeza maximowicziiBushy lespedeza growth form competes with and shades low-growing clovers
Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbensAggressive grass competes intensely with clovers and releases growth inhibitors
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
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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