Big Headed Clover

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Plant description

Big Headed Clover (Trifolium macrocephalum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern California. It is fast growing and short-lived. It grows in a flat form to a height of 2 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in meadows and streambanks, at elevations from 2000-5500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Mounding

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Sunset Zones

1*, 2*, 3*, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Site type

Meadows and streambanks

Plant communities

Northern Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 62 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Garden Webworm Moth

Achyra rantalis

Fingered Dagger Moth

Acronicta dactylina

Ipsilon Dart

Agrotis ipsilon

Rascal Dart

Agrotis malefida

Alternative names

Common names:

Big-headed Clover, Largehead Clover

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