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    • Photo of Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum'

    Also Known As

    • Atropurpureum Dutch Clover

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3"-4"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum' plant details

    Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. White flowers. Reddish-bronze leaves.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum' plant

    How to Grow Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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