Cool Season
White clover is a low growing branching perennial that has both a tap root and stolons that allows it to spread. It likes higher moisture areas and has very good winter hardiness. Creeping nature suppresses weeds. It does well in blends due to its good shade tolerance.
Seeds/pound: 500,000 Seed/sq ft/pound of seed: 13.7
Uses:
- Nitrogen builder
- Erosion control
- Intercropping
- Weed suppression
- Grazing potential
- Pollinator attracter
Strengths:
- Very competitive
- Fixes decent nitrogen amounts
- Low growing
- Will fill in weak parts of a stand
Concerns:
Moderate bloat risk, very aggressive once established, can become a weed, not drought tolerant.
Grazing:
Good production when in a grass blend. Withstands high traffic.
Hay:
Not well suited due to its short height.
Mycorrhizal support? Yes
