Trifolium ambiguum
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Trifolium ambiguum

Caucasian clover · Kura clover · Honey clover · Pellett clover

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Trifolium ambiguum, the kura clover or Caucasian clover, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Ukraine, Crimea, south European Russia, the northern Caucasus, eastern Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, and has been introduced to New South Wales. Planted for forage, once established it is tolerant of close grazing, and is also useful for honey production.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Kura clover is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats, frequently flourishing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Kura clover can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the chance of Kura clover dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can improve its survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Applying fertilizer once in spring is generally enough for Kura clover, although several feedings can maximize growth. Apply fertilizer every one to one-and-a-half months. Fertilization improves leaf appearance and function, encouraging even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake to support long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
20 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Russia, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine

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Common Names (4)

en Caucasian clover
en Kura clover
en Honey clover
en Pellett clover