Alsike Clover
CHARACTERISTICS
| Planting Rate | 3-5 LBS per Acre |
|---|---|
| Plant Height | 2-4 FT |
| Seed Count | 700,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Trifolium hybridum |
| Life Cycle | Short lived perennial or biennial |
| Environment | Full Sun - Partial Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Mesic Soils |
| Bloom Period | May-October |
| Flower Color | White |
| Pollinator Value | Good |
| Grazing Value | Very good as part of a grass mixture component |
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Description
Alsike Clover
Alsike clover is a short lived perennial or biennial native to Europe but now widely distributed throughout the United States. This legume is tolerant of adverse soils and has many potential uses. Caution is needed when horses are grazed with this slightly toxic clover.
- Mature height of 2-4 FT
- Tolerates wet and acidic soils
- Very good component in pasture grass mixes
- Potentially toxic to horses
- Prefers heavier clayey to silty soils
- Very good nitrogen fixer
- Low heat and drought tolerance
- Spring or Fall planting dates
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