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Zigzag Clover (Trifolium medium)

Zigzag Clover (Trifolium medium) is a perennial herbaceous plant with attractive pink to reddish-purple flowers and trifoliate leaves, often found in meadows.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in brighter light.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.8 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound trifoliate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Lagopus flexuosus Bernh.
Trifolium aucheri Boiss.
Trifolium flexicaule Vill.
Trifolium flexuosum Jacq.
Trifolium haynaldianum Pant.
Trifolium haynaldii Meynh.
Trifolium pensylvanicum Willd.
Trifolium subexpansum Schur
Trigonella micrantha Desf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusTrifolium
  • speciesTrifolium medium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic

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