Arrowleaf Clover

Trifolium vesiculosum, Fabaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

NagoonberryRubus stellarcticus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Asian MustardBrassica tournefortii

Nitrogen Fixation

Bristol Black RaspberryRubus 'Bristol'

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bushy BluestemAndropogon glomeratus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hare's Foot CloverTrifolium arvense

Clover species compete for rhizobial bacteria and can share clover-specific pests and diseases

Chinese Bush CloverLespedeza cuneata

Different legume families compete for rhizobial bacteria and soil nitrogen resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationRapid Biomass ProductionSummer CoverSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Arrowleaf Clover grow in?

Arrowleaf Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

Is Arrowleaf Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Arrowleaf Clover?

Good companions for Arrowleaf Clover include Nagoonberry, Asian Mustard, Bristol Black Raspberry, Bushy Bluestem.

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