Trifolium gracilentum

$5.47

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Pinpoint clover

Annual herb growing prostrate to erect in form. Umbell of flowers put on a show with vibrant shades of pink to purple from April to June.

This species is the perfect addition to pollinator gardens as it is a likely larval host of several species of butterflies, and bees delight in its pollen and nectar. Plant in full sun around pond features or under bird baths so it gets plenty of water!

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies

Container

4"S, D-16

Ecological Value

Likely larval host plant of the Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Southern Dogface, Shasta Blue, Greenish Blue, and Persius Duskywing butterflies.

Historical Uses

Eaten both cooked and raw by Luiseno people.

Distribution

Western North America including the west coast of the United States and norwestern Mexico

Elevation

-32" – 6188"

Habitat

Moist grassy places and other wet places. Many types of habitat including disturbed areas.

Communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland