Plant Number: 1.523.050   Black-leaved Clover Trifolium repens ‘Pentaphyllum’ Print Plant E-Mail This Plant   (Also known as ‘Atropurpureum’ or ‘Purpurascens Quadrifolium’) This selection of the common creeping clover makes a handsome edging or groundcover plant. Foliage is three or four-leaved, dark purple-black with a green margin. White flowers appear briefly in early summer. A very nice filler plant in tubs or mixed containers. Because of its vigorous habit, do not plant next to slow-growing alpine plants that might get smothered. Trim back hard in midsummer to rejuvenate the foliage, if plants begin to look scruffy. Easily divided in spring or fall. May be used as a lawn substitute and mowed at any time to the desired height. Zone 4 to Zone 9 Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Acid   Alkaline   Neutral Soil Moisture   Average   Moist Care Level   Easy Foot Traffic   Moderate Rate of Spread   Fast Flower Colour   White Blooming Time   Early Summer Foliage Color   Light Green   Purple Black   Variegated Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock   Lawn Substitute   Border   Containers   Edging   Evergreen   Ground Cover   Massed Flower Head Size   Very Small Height    8-10 cm    3-4 inches Spread    30-45 cm    12-18 inches

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