Is Star Clover safe for pets?

Yes, Star Clover (Trifolium Stellatum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Star Clover easy to care for?

Star Clover has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Star Clover grow indoors?

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

Star Clover (Trifolium Stellatum) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Trifolium stellatum, known as star clover, is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family with a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Star Clover

Trifolium Stellatum

Trifolium stellatum, known as star clover, is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family with a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Star Clover

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

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Jun

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Jul

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Sep

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

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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