Trifolium incarnatum, Variety Not Stated

Crimson Clover, Variety Not Stated

Used as a winter companion or cover crop in pasture, hay, and silage mixes and for erosion control; seed in the fall or early spring south of I-64; plow under before the next crop is planted; provides food for honeybees.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  TRIINC01

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots

• Characteristics:

  Single-crown; upright; round-tipped leaves; builds nitrogen and organic matter; the crimson flowers add early spring color to conservation plantings.

• Habitat:

  Sandy and clay-like soils.

• Bloom Period:

  May to August

• Flower Color:

  Red

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  6.0 – 7.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  NI

• Midwest

  NI

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  NI

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  NI

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  150,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• Spring Greens Mix
• Annual Wildflower Mix
• Northeast Annual & Perennial Wildflower Mix
• Honey Bee Forage Mix
• Fuzz & Buzz Mix – Premium
• Cover Crop Mix