Scientific Name

Trifolium repens, Arvense pratense.

Common Name

Clover. Other: Beebread, Cowgrass, Honeystakks, Kingscrown, Soukiesoo. Sugarplumbs,

Type

Perennial

Description

Three lobed leaf. Nitrogen fixing plant. White and red tufted flowers.

Habitat

Roadsides, grassland, lawns, meadows.

Folklore

Used extensively for feeding stock and fixing N. Flowers used to make wine. Nice to suck off.

Soil Type

Good

Soil Fertility

Good

Soil Moisture

Dry

Soil pH

Acidic

Sunlight

Full sun

Success

Seeds in autumn winter, established by spring.

Importance

Flowers high in nectar, attractive to bees. Creeping rooting stems. Serious weed of lawns

Cultural Control

(2.8), Keep lawns clean. Use sterilised compost. Box up all trimmings. (1.1) in spring.

Chemical Control

Lawn sand in autumn.(2.6). Use (3.3.2)(3.3.4) in spring to late summer in warm conditions.