Trifolium wormskioldii

$6.38

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Cow Clover

Cow clover is a petite winter deciduous perennial herbaceous plant, reaching ~1 ft tall. Native across western North America, and found in many plant communities. In CA, found across much of the state in moist or marshy places, and differs in form depending on its elevation–coastal and lower elevation populations form a low mat, at moderate elevations it will have longer, lush stems. All bloom in spring, with striking deep pink flowers.

Native clovers are a bee’s delight, and Cow Clover is no exception. Larval host plant for the Western Cloudywing and Greenish Blue butterflies. This is a great option to include in a native meadow or lumpy lawn planting. Protect young plants from birds and foot traffic during establishment period.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Container	4", 4"S
Ecological Value	Larval host to the Western Cloudywing and Greenish Blue bitterflies, likely supports over sixty additional species of butterflies and moths, as well as bees and bats.
Ethnobotanical Uses	Numerous Indigenous peoples throughout Cow Clover's native range use the roots, leaves, and flowers as food and medicine.
Distribution	Native across CA, also found north through British Columbia, and east to Wyoming, New Mexico, and Mexico.
Elevation	0-3200 m
Habitat	Wetlands, vernal pools and moist spots in woodlands.
Communities	Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Many plant communities, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, wetland-riparian, Yellow Pine Forest