White clover blooms in summer. In the summer months, countless of the white flowers are formed, which attract many insects. When white clover is in bloom, meadows and pastures should only be walked on with shoes, otherwise there is a risk of bee stings.
White clover flowers from June
The flowering period of white clover lasts many weeks
The flowering period of white clover begins at the beginning of summer in June. New white inflorescences continue to develop until August.
During flowering, the flowers give off a very sweet scent. As a result, white clover attracts many insects. Bees especially appreciate the nectar. White clover is therefore a good pasture for bees.
Harvest white clover
During the flowering period, not only the leaves but also the flowers of the white clover are harvested. They serve as an edible decoration and can also be pickled.
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White clover forms the inflorescences typical of butterfly bloomers, which resemble small, round spikes. Between 40 and 80 small white individual flowers develop on each inflorescence.