Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
lucky clover is a type of clover
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Adequately
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Prevent weeds
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OXALIS tetraphylla
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Lucky Clover
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Glücksklee
Kraut Robert
In French
trèfle porte-bonheur
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
trébol de la suerte
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
τυχερό τριφύλλι
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
trevo da sorte
erva robert
In Polish
lucky koniczyny
herb robert
In Latin
felix Trifolium
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lucky Clover and Herb Robert
Season and care of Lucky Clover and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Clover and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Clover and Herb Robert Physical Information
Lucky Clover and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lucky Clover and Herb Robert are as follows:
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lucky Clover and Herb Robert
Care of Lucky Clover and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.