Japanese Clover

Kummerowia striata (Thunb.) Schindl.

Pea family

Plant Type
Forb/herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Mature Height
16 inches
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Light

Shade Tolerance Intolerant

Water

Water Use Low
Drought Tolerance Medium
Flood Tolerance Low

Soil

Soil Types Clay, Loam, Sand
CaCO3 Tolerance Low
Fertility Need Low

Stress Tolerance

Fire Tolerance Medium
Salt Tolerance Low

Climate

pH Range 4.9 – 7.3
Frost-Free Days 160 days
Precipitation 30 – 65 in