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bur clover

bur clover

Medicago polymorpha

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 10aZone 11b

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Bur clover is a low-growing legume with small yellow flowers and distinctive spiky seed pods that cling to clothing and animal fur. It thrives in dry conditions and is commonly found in Mediterranean climates and grasslands.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1.3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fabaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Avoid near