Trifolium rubens 'Red Feathers'

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Trifolium rubens 'Red Feathers'

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Ruddy cloverPerennialFamily: Fabaceae

Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Part of the clover family, Trifolium rubens is a clump-forming perennial, bearing large, ruby-red flowers throughout summer, which contrast beautifully with trifoliate, clover-like foliage. Like all clovers, its blooms are a magnet for bees and it would make a great addition to a wildlife garden.

The flower buds of Trifolium rubens 'Red Feathers' are covered in an especially thick layer of minute hairs, giving them the appearance of silvery feathers, turning red as the flowers open.

Grow Trifolium rubens 'Red Feathers' in moist but well-drained, fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Cut back spent blooms after flowering to encourage a second flush.

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Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ and wildlife

Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ poisonous?

Trifolium ‘Red feathers’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People