Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover
CHARACTERISTICS
Planting Rate | 10-12 LBS per Acre |
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Plant Height | 3-4 FT |
Seed Count | 6000 Seeds per LB |
Botanical Name | Melilotus officinalis |
Life Cycle | Biennial |
Environment | Full Sun |
Preferred Sites | Upland/Grassland |
Bloom Period | May-October |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Pollinator Value | Excellent |
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Description
YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover is an introduced clover from Europe but is not found in much of the United States. This biennial legume is an important and highly valued specie used in many aspects of agriculture, honey production and soil stabilization and improvement.
- Mature height of 3-4 FT
- Fast establishing and rapid regrowth
- Good nitrogen fixing clover
- Good forage quality
- Valued for honey production
- Very good soil building capabilities and soil stabilization
- Excellent food source for pollinators
- Excellent habitat for pheasants and quail
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