Is Bearded Clover safe for pets?

Yes, Bearded Clover (Trifolium Barbigerum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Bearded Clover easy to care for?

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

Can Bearded Clover grow indoors?

Bearded Clover is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Bearded Clover (Trifolium Barbigerum) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Trifolium barbigerum is an annual herb native and endemic to California.

Last updated: February 2026

Bearded Clover

Trifolium Barbigerum

Trifolium barbigerum is an annual herb native and endemic to California.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bearded Clover

Jan

Prune

Feb

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