Wild White Clover Seeds (Trifolium repens)

This native wildflower is a versatile, nitrogen-fixing plant ideal for meadows, lawns, orchards and wildlife-friendly gardens. Wild White Clover supports pollinators like bees and butterflies throughout the summer, hardy and low-maintenance it also improves soil fertility.

Key Features:

• Pollinator friendly, attracting bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
• Fixes atmospheric nitrogen to improve soil health
• Low-growing and spreading creating a dense, weed-suppressing ground cover
• Long-flowering period from late spring through the summer
• Approx. 1000 seeds per 1g

Wild White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a perennial legume well-known for its ecological benefits and gentle beauty. The plant forms a dense mat of trifoliate leaves and produces rounded white flower heads from May to September. Loved by pollinators, these nectar-rich blooms are a vital food source for bees throughout the warmer months.

Its nitrogen-fixing roots naturally enrich the soil, reducing the need for artificial fertilisers. This makes Wild White Clover an excellent companion in orchards, grassy verges, and wildflower-rich areas. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soils, including poor or compacted ground.

Once established, Wild White Clover is drought-tolerant, self-sustaining, and can be mown or lightly grazed without harm, perfect for low-input gardening or rewilding projects.

Sow Wild White Clover in spring or early autumn into bare, prepared soil. Rake the surface to create a fine tilth and scatter seeds evenly. Firm down gently and water lightly, do not bury the seeds deeply, as clover prefers light to reach it for germination.

Seeds germinate within 7 to 21 days in warm, moist conditions. Water regularly during establishment, especially in dry weather. Once rooted, Wild White Clover is remarkably resilient and requires minimal maintenance.

It spreads via creeping stems (stolons), forming a low-growing carpet that outcompetes weeds and tolerates light foot traffic. Ideal for integrating into lawn mixes or sowing as a standalone ground cover.

For garden applications direct sow at 1g/m2. For overseeding existing meadow planting or for new sowings on larger areas sow at a maximum of 2g/m2.

Wild White Clover is perfect for use in pollinator patches, under fruit trees, orchard floors, meadows, grassy pathways, and even as a lawn alternative. Its long flowering period and accessible nectar make it a magnet for bees and other pollinators. As a native wildflower, it contributes to local biodiversity and supports sustainable garden systems.

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Q1: Is Wild White Clover good for bees?
A: Absolutely. The white flowers are rich in nectar and bloom for months, making it one of the best plants for supporting pollinators.

Q2: Can I mix Wild White Clover with grass?
A: Yes, it's often mixed with grass seed for more sustainable, low-maintenance lawns. It improves soil health and adds biodiversity.

Q3: How tall does Wild White Clover grow?
A: It typically grows 10–20 cm tall, staying low and spreading horizontally via creeping stems.

Q4: Does it return every year?
A: Yes. Wild White Clover is a perennial and will reappear year after year once established. It also self-seeds and spreads naturally.