Trifolium depauperatum
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Trifolium depauperatum

Dwarf sack clover · Poverty clover · Balloon Sack Clover · Cowbag clover · Balloon clover

Tier 1 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
11
Observations
42

Description

Source: leafsnap

Trifolium depauperatum is a species of clover known by the common names cowbag clover, poverty clover, and balloon sack clover.

🎭 A four-leaf clover brings great luck, and people say that wearing one in your hat will let you see fairies.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Cowbag clover is native to bright, open areas and thrives in full sun. It tolerates partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
FAQ
What are the sun requirements for Cowbag clover?

Cowbag clover, or Trifolium depauperatum, thrives under specific sunlight conditions to ensure healthy growth. Full sun exposure, defined as receiving above 6 hours of sunlight daily, is ideal for its development. However, it can also tolerate partial sun conditions, where it would get about 3 to 6 hours of sunlight each day. It's important to observe the movement of sunlight through your garden carefully, selecting locations that offer an optimal mix of light and shade. This attentive placement ensures the best environment for your plants, fostering their well-being and growth.

🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Cowbag clover can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the risk of Cowbag clover dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
FAQ
What is Cowbag clover also known as?

Cowbag clover is also known by its botanical name, Trifolium depauperatum.

💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Cowbag clover does well with regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Cowbag clover about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Cowbag clover thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Cowbag clover flourishes when pruned carefully from early to late spring, which is its active growth phase. To promote growth and blooming, remove any dead stems and thin out crowded areas to improve air circulation. Regular pruning is essential for preventing disease and maintaining the plant's overall vitality.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 25 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 20 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Mexico, Peru

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Common Names (5)

en Dwarf sack clover
en Poverty clover
en Balloon Sack Clover
en Cowbag clover
en Balloon clover