species 242,315 observations
Red Clover
Trifolium pratense
Field notes
Supports All
360
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Clouded Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, Lucerne Moth, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth
30
-
Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Sweetclover Weevil
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, Short-beaked Clover Aphid, Eurasian Jackdaw, Mallard
48
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Monarch, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Northern Amber Bumble Bee
281
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.