Perennials: Trifolium repens atropurpureum

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Black Shamrock is a perennial trailing clover that grows purple with green bordering in direct sunlight and solid green in shade. It is grown as a ground cover between pavers, draping over retaining walls or potted. Black Shamrock blooms in summer, producing a tall fragrant flower with white tapering petals.

History:

A member of the trefoil family, the Bronze Dutch Clover is a variety of Dutch Clover, which was originally native to Europe, North Africa and West Asia. It has been introduced worldwide and can now be found throughout the United States.