Sulphur clover, Trifolium ochroleucon, is a pretty, native clover bearing neat clumps of showy, cream flowerheads that are extremely popular with bees and butterflies. Easy to grow, it’s suitable for growing in any wildflower or ornamental border. Sadly, it’s becoming rarer in its native habitat, due to the ploughing of land to grow arable crops, so by growing it in our gardens we're helping to preserve the species.
For best results grow Trifolium ochroleucon in moist but well-drained soil, particularly chalky soil, in dappled sunshine. Cut back in autumn and divide in spring.
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Trifolium and wildlife
Trifolium is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
