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Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bpH range: 5.6 to 7.5
Alsike clover
Trifolium hybridum
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
Alsike clover is a short-lived perennial legume with small pink to white flower heads, commonly used as a cover crop and forage plant. It establishes quickly and improves soil nitrogen naturally.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Drought Tolerance
low
Flood Tolerance
high
USDA Hardiness Zone
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Forest Layer Placement
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Scandinavia and northern Europe
Function & Care
Functional Roles
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · High
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation