Trifolium microcephalum
$7.30
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Maiden Clover
Maiden Clover is an annual herb with pinkish to purplish flowers that are visited by a variety of bees and butterflies.
This easy-to-grow clover occurs in a variety of habitats across western North America. It has become a casual roadside weed, growing abundantly in disturbed habitats in some regions.
Excellent choice for bee gardens, butterfly gardens, and as a soft luxuriant seasonal ground cover (even in coarse, rocky, or degraded soils!)
Lifeform: Annual
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 4", D-16 |
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| Ecological Value | Host plant of several species of butterflies, including Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Southern Dogface, Shasta Blue, Greenish Blue, and Persius Duskywing. |
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | western North America from southern Alaska and British Columbia to California, Montana, Arizona, and Baja California |
| Elevation | -247" – 10598" |
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| Habitat | Rocky flats or slopes with ridges |
