100 Seeds Red Clover Trifolium pratense

Red Clover is a hardy perennial known for its rounded crimson-pink flower heads and distinctive three-leaflet foliage. Often grown as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop, it adds organic matter to soil and attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden. Its cheerful blooms make it a lovely addition to wildflower meadows, borders, and informal lawn areas.

Red clover is versatile in the landscape, used for green manure, erosion control, pasture improvement, and pollinator-friendly plantings. The flowers can be harvested for dried arrangements or enjoyed fresh in the garden. It tolerates a range of soils and performs best with consistent moisture during establishment.
Species: Trifolium pratense
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained loam, tolerates clay and sandy soils
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 10-15 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seeds into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Fixes nitrogen; mow before seed set to encourage regrowth