Trifolium willdenovii - Tomcat Clover (Plant)

This low-growing annual makes a colorful seasonal groundcover. Good for filling in spaces between maturing shrubs and perennials. Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Trifolium willdenovii Common Name Tomcat Clover Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months March, April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 1ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Prostrate, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution California Floristic Province, Modoc Plateau; sporadic to British Columbia, ID, NM, Baja CA, S. Am. Natural Habitat Disturbed, generally sprin