Are Four Leaf Clovers Rare?

There are approximately 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every "lucky" four-leaf clover. There are no clover plants that naturally produce four leaves, which is why four-leaf clovers are so rare.

How common are 4 leaf clovers?

Four leaf clovers are believed to be mutations of the white clover. They are also said to be quite uncommon, with only about 1 in 10,000 plants producing a clover with four leaves.

Are 4 leaf clovers hard to find?

Experts would tell you that the odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000. ... Those aren't very good odds. Given the rarity of four-leaf clovers, it's no WONDER they're a symbol of good luck. You have to be really lucky to find one!