Where to plant in my garden?
A lovely meadow plant and a must for a flowering lawn.
Flowers: May-Sept
Habitat: Grassland & Brownfield sites
Height: 20-40cm
Growth Type: Perennial
Position: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Wide Range
RHS Perfect for pollinators
Wild Red Clover
Trifolium pratense
1 Jumbo plug plant (70cc)
Red clover is one of the best sources of pollen and nectar for long-tongued bumble bees and other insects.
A caterpillar food plant of the Short-Tailed Blue, Clouded Yellow and Pale Clouded Yellow butterflies and the Five-Spot Burnet Moth and Mother Shipton Moth.
Advised to plant in informal groups to encourage recognition and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.