Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
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Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Red Clover
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
Periwinkle
In German
Rotklee
Immergrün
In French
Trèfle rouge
Pervenche
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
Bígaro
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
Mirta
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
Barwinek
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Clover and Periwinkle
Season and care of Red Clover and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Clover and Periwinkle Physical Information
Red Clover and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Periwinkle are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Clover and Periwinkle
Care of Red Clover and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.