Long Stalked Clover

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Long Stalked Clover (Trifolium longipes) is a native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the North Coast, the Klamath Mountain Range and North Coast Range regions. It is fast growing and short-lived. It grows in a flat form to a height of 0.5 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-9800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

6 in Tall

Form

Mounding

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

2 confirmed and 61 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Fingered Dagger Moth

Acronicta dactylina

Ipsilon Dart

Agrotis ipsilon

Alternative names

Common names:

Summer Clover, Long-stalked Clover, Longstalk Clover

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