Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum) is a versatile legume with attractive pink and white flowers, valued for soil enrichment, forage, and pollinator support. This perennial clover thrives in cool climates and is highly tolerant of wet soils, making it an excellent choice for pastures, meadows, and cover cropping.
Known for its nitrogen-fixing ability, Alsike Clover naturally improves soil fertility while providing high-protein forage for livestock. Its beautiful bi-colored blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in your garden or farm.
Easy to establish and low-maintenance, Alsike Clover is perfect for gardeners, farmers, and ecological landscapers looking for a multifunctional, eco-friendly legume.
Features
- Produces attractive pink and white flower clusters
- Nitrogen-fixing legume for soil fertility improvement
- Non-GMO perennial clover suitable for pasture, cover crops, and meadows
- Tolerant of cool, wet soils
- Excellent forage for bees, butterflies, and livestock
Specifications
- Seed Type: Alsike Clover legume seeds
- Botanical Name: Trifolium hybridum
- Common Names: Alsike Clover, Pink & White Clover
- Plant Type: Perennial legume
- Plant Height: 12 – 24 inches
- Zones: USDA Zones 3 – 8
- Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining to moist soils; tolerates clay and acidic soils
- Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
- Days to Maturity: 60 – 90 days for flowering
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring or early fall planting
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Spacing: Broadcast or 4 – 6 inches apart
- Optimal Temperature: 50°F to 75°F (10°C to 24°C)
- Watering: Moderate; tolerates wet soils better than most clovers
- Companion Plants: Ryegrass, Timothy, Fescue, Wildflowers
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
- Flower Color: Pink and white
- Uses: Pasture forage, cover crops, pollinator gardens, erosion control
- Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Scarify seeds lightly or soak overnight to improve germination.
- Sowing: Broadcast over prepared soil or sow in rows, lightly pressing seeds into soil.
- Light & Soil: Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-draining soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
- Maintenance: Minimal care; cut for forage or hay as needed.
- Pollinator Support: Attracts bees and butterflies with abundant flowers.
