Is Owl-head Clover safe for pets?

Yes, Owl-head Clover (Trifolium Alpestre) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Owl-head Clover easy to care for?

Owl-head Clover has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Owl-head Clover grow indoors?

Owl-head Clover is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Owl-head Clover (Trifolium Alpestre) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Trifolium alpestre is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family, known for its distinctive purple-pink flowers and trifoliate leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Owl-head Clover

Trifolium Alpestre

Trifolium alpestre is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family, known for its distinctive purple-pink flowers and trifoliate leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Owl-head Clover

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Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Trifolium