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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in dry, sunny meadow conditions and tolerates mild heat stress
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Thrives in 15–25℃; tolerates light frost down to 5℃ and short periods of high heat up to 35℃
Characteristics
- Leaf: Trifoliate, oval leaflets with serrated margins; bright green
- Flower: Dense, rounded crown-shaped heads of small yellow pea-like blooms
- Stem: Slender, trailing or ascending stems with fine, soft hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil lightly moist during active growth and flowering
Fertilization
Light, diluted feed once monthly. Reliance on nitrogen fixation from root nodules is sufficient for most growth needs
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to add calcium without burning delicate rootsPruning
- Deadhead spent flower heads to encourage extended blooming period
- Trim back overgrown trailing stems to maintain a compact mat form
- Remove yellowing foliage to improve airflow and reduce pest risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No known toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects in humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Cover crop, livestock forage, ornamental meadow plant
