Red Clover
Legumes
Red Clover
Trifolium pratense L.
Longevity: Perennial (acts as Biennial)
Palatability: High
Winter Hardiness: Good
Drought Tolerance: Fair
Cool or Warm Season: Cool
Bloat Hazard: Yes
Use and Comments: Excellent pasture renovation crop, short-term hay crop
Distribution in U.S.: Eastern half and Northwest
Height: 12-36 inches
Inflorescence: Heads consisting of up to 125 flowers; rose purple or deep purplish-red; heads nested in 2-3 leaves
Leaves: Palmately trifoliolate; leaflets not serrated; inverted V-shaped "water mark" usually present; large stipules; stems leaves and petioles pubescent
Roots: Taproot
Drainage: Somewhat Poorly Drained
Fertility: Medium
pH: 6.2-6.8
Color: Pure yellow to purple
Shape: Shortened mit
Pounds per Bushel: 60
Seeds per Pound: 275,000
Seeding Rate: 8-10 pounds PLS per acre
Seeding Date (Indiana): Jan 1 - May 1 or Aug 1 - Sept 1
Emergence Time (Days): 7
Optimum Germ. Temp. (F): 70°
Longevity: Perennial (acts as Biennial)
Palatability: High
Winter Hardiness: Good
Drought Tolerance: Fair
Cool or Warm Season: Cool
Bloat Hazard: Yes
Use and Comments: Excellent pasture renovation crop, short-term hay crop
Distribution in U.S.: Eastern half and Northwest
Height: 12-36 inches
Inflorescence: Heads consisting of up to 125 flowers; rose purple or deep purplish-red; heads nested in 2-3 leaves
Leaves: Palmately trifoliolate; leaflets not serrated; inverted V-shaped "water mark" usually present; large stipules; stems leaves and petioles pubescent
Roots: Taproot
Drainage: Somewhat Poorly Drained
Fertility: Medium
pH: 6.2-6.8
Color: Pure yellow to purple
Shape: Shortened mit
Pounds per Bushel: 60
Seeds per Pound: 275,000
Seeding Rate: 8-10 pounds PLS per acre
Seeding Date (Indiana): Jan 1 - May 1 or Aug 1 - Sept 1
Emergence Time (Days): 7
Optimum Germ. Temp. (F): 70°
