Black Four-Leaved Clover
Perennial
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- Fast-growing ground cover for full to part sun.
- Enjoy hundreds of late spring flowers.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 6″ tall x 12″ wide at maturity.
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Common name: White clover, Dutch clover, Black Four-leaved clover
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Full (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x width: 3-6" X 3-12"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green and dark purple
Season of Interest: Late spring to early summer
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, small spaces, pollinator gardens, lawn replacement.
How to Grow
Light: Grows in full to part sun, but performs best in part sun.
Water: Enjoys moist, but not soggy soil while establishing and throughout life in the garden. Once established it will tolerate dry conditions.
Spacing: 6-12"
Fertilizing: Does not need fertilization, but if desired a light application of all-purpose garden fertilizer can be done in spring.
Winterizing: No winter preparation is needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: Spent flowers can be cut off, but this isn't necessary. If a compact habit is desired, shear back after spring bloom. In extreme heat plants may wilt, in this case you can cut back them back to see a flush of re-growth later in the season.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
