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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Part of the clover family, Trifolium rubens is a clump-forming perennial, bearing large, ruby-red flowers throughout summer, which contrast beautifully with trifoliate, clover-like foliage. Like all clovers, its blooms are a magnet for bees and it would make a great addition to a wildlife garden.

The flower buds of Trifolium rubens 'Red Feathers' are covered in an especially thick layer of minute hairs, giving them the appearance of silvery feathers, turning red as the flowers open.

Grow Trifolium rubens 'Red Feathers' in moist but well-drained, fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Cut back spent blooms after flowering to encourage a second flush.

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Plantyesyes
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Collect seedsyesyes

Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ and wildlife

Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ poisonous?

Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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