Is Thimble Clover safe for pets?

Yes, Thimble Clover (Trifolium Microdon) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Thimble Clover easy to care for?

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

Can Thimble Clover grow indoors?

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

Thimble Clover (Trifolium Microdon) 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 microdon is an annual herb native and endemic to California, commonly known as thimble clover.

Last updated: February 2026

Thimble Clover

Trifolium Microdon

Trifolium microdon is an annual herb native and endemic to California, commonly known as thimble clover.

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

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Thimble 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