Trifolium repens



Common Name:  white clover/dutch clover 

Family:   Fabaceae 

Distribution/Origin:  Europe, Asia 

Leaf/Bud: trifoliate 

Flower/Inflorescence: white fabaceous flower a but taller than foliage, bee magnet 

Size: height 1-2inch

Habit: creeping 

Form: matting 

Culture: full sun - part shade, nitrogen deficient soil, common in grass

Landscape Use: perennial weed 

Notes: ability to fix nitrogen reduces leaching in soil, attracts bees, good turf alternative, out competes other turf weeds