White clover

Trifolium repens

Layer 5 · Ground cover
Nitrogen fixer

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

White clover is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and Central Asia, which spreads vigorously via creeping stolons. In a food forest, it serves exemplarily as a ground cover, preventing erosion and helping to conserve root moisture. Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen constantly improves the fertility of the ecosystem, whilst its flowers attract numerous pollinators.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees white clover grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Creeping herbaceous plant up to 0.2 m
Mature diameter: 0.5 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Harvest
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Planting
October — Planting
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The flowers are traditionally infused to treat respiratory issues and purify the blood.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Peach tree

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.