Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)
Crimson Clover is a 1' to 1½' tall spring flowering legume with showy red flowers in a tight terminal spike. It is a naturalized annual growing in full sun or part shade and in dry to medium soil moisture sites. Honeybees, deer, turkey, quail and other wildlife are attracted to Crimson Clover.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) |
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Bloom Season | Spring |
Group | Legume |
Bloom Color | Red |
Duration | Annual |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Introduced |
Wetland status | |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/7.5 |
Average height | 1-2ft |
USDA Zones | 3a;3b;4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | 20-25 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 150000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 9375 |
Seeds Per Packet | 300 |
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