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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Hare’s-foot clover: when and how to prune
Trifolium arvense
Hare’s-foot clover is best pruned in September.
| Pruning months | September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–September |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Hare’s-foot clover: when to prune it?
Not needed; mow a poor wildflower meadow in September, after seed set.
What else to prune in those months? September
Hare’s-foot clover: how to prune it?
- Let the heads ripen and the seed fall before you mow.
- Mow high and remove the cuttings, so the soil stays poor.
- Feel free to pick a few heads for a dried arrangement, but leave most of them.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: September.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Hare’s-foot clover · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.