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Trifolium ochroleucon

Also Known As

Trifolium ochroleucum
Giant Yellow Clover
Sulphur clover

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Trifolium ochroleucon plant details

Trifolium ochroleucon is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trifolium ochroleucon

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fragrant, rare, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trifolium ochroleucon

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We tend to think of clovers as pretty little weeds, but this is most certainly not a weed, and though the flowers are unmistakably clover, they are far beyond merely 'pretty.' Each head of blooms is large and a refined shade of pale cream. The plant is a upright perennial between 1 and 2 feet tall, and has a clumping, non-invasive growth habit. Native to the British Isles, should prove hardy.