This clover is used primarily as a cover crop and fodder, but it is also a good nectar source for bees.
Latin Name
Trifolium incarnatum
Family
Fabaceae
Also Known As
Italian Clover
Type of Plant
Annuals
Crops
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 1.5'
Max Spread: 1'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Europe
History
George Washington planted red clover extensively as a cover crop at all his farms.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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