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Woman Finds Patch of Clovers With Up to Seven Leaves in Garden

A woman in Tamworth, Staffordshire, reported finding multiple four-, five-, six-, and seven-leaf clovers in her garden. She described the discovery as personally meaningful after earlier difficult periods.

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1 source·May 18, 6:30 PM(10 days ago)·1m read
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A woman in Tamworth, Staffordshire, said she found dozens of clovers with four to seven leaves in her garden. Elle Ashton, 34, stated she first noticed the patch recently. She counted at least 20 four- and five-leaf clovers, one six-leaf clover, and one seven-leaf clover.

Ashton said she was amazed when she saw the clovers.

She described feeling overwhelmed by the number and variety of the leaves. She added that the clovers have become a recurring presence in her daily life since the initial find.

Ashton said she first found a four-leaf clover in 2012 during a difficult period. She kept that clover for several years before giving it to a doctor who had treated her. She stated that the recent discovery of higher-leaf clovers felt like a symbol of transition and moving forward.

Ashton noted that some people view the clovers as genetic mutations or coincidence. She said the plants served as a personal reminder of hope during challenging times.

Key Facts

Elle Ashton, 34
resident of Tamworth, Staffordshire
At least 20 four- and five-leaf clovers
plus one six-leaf and one seven-leaf clover
First four-leaf clover found in 2012
during a period she described as difficult

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. 2012

    Ashton found her first four-leaf clover during a difficult period.

    1 sourceNew York Post
  2. Recent

    Ashton discovered a patch containing up to seven-leaf clovers in her garden.

    1 sourceNew York Post

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Ashton said the clovers have become a recurring presence in her daily life.

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Word count167 words
PublishedMay 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

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