Clover varieties such as red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens) are primarily grown as fodder plants in agriculture. But they can also enrich the garden with their long-lasting flowers and improve the soil at the same time.
When is red and white clover blooming?
The flowering period of red and white clover extends from May to October, with both types of clover attracting a wide variety of insects such as bees, bumblebees and butterflies with their spherical, long-lasting flowers and are well suited as forage plants in the garden.
Clover as a flowering ground cover in the garden
If you keep rabbits or guinea pigs yourself, you can grow clover in the garden as a fodder plant with little maintenance. One of the positive properties of red and white clover is that they also thrive in damp and rather cool locations. In addition, the pretty, spherical flowers of clover serve as a source of nectar and pollen for the following insects:
- Bees
- Bumblebees
- Butterflies
The flowering time of red and white clover
The red and white clovers differ in their namesake flower color and also somewhat in their growth characteristics. However, both types of clover bloom between approximately May and October, depending on the location. The individual clover flowers bloom significantly longer than many other plants.
Tip
Since clover is generally very sturdy, it can also serve as a flowering lawn replacement.
