Trifolium ciliolatum
$5.47
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Foothill Clover
Foothill clover is an erect, annual clover found widely throughout California in open, grassy areas and slopes.
Its small white to pink to purple array of flowers bloom atop 1 – 1.5 ft. spikes in the spring to the delight of bees!
Lifeform: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Gravel, Loam, Rocky, Sand
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Drought Tolerant
Container | 4"S, D-16 |
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Ecological Value | Possible host of 62 butterflies and moths, including Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Southern Dogface, Shasta Blue. Pollen and nectar source for native bees. |
Historical Uses | Miwok store dried clover for later use, and Wailaki people grazed their horses on many different wild clovers., Native peoples use the plant, both cooked and raw, as well as seeds as food. |
Distribution | Western North America from Washington to Baja California |
Elevation | 0 – 5000 feet |
Habitat | Open grassy places, slopes, disturbed habitats |
Communities | Many communities |