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White clover
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White clover

Trifolium repens

Honeybees heavily forage white clover for its abundant nectar and pollen, contributing to a surplus honey flow during its bloom period. Peak bloom occurs in June and July, providing a reliable early summer resource. It spreads aggressively via stolons and can become invasive in lawns and pastures, requiring management to prevent overdominance.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMay–September
Zones3-10
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEurasia — naturalized in North America
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