Clover, Crimson

90-120 days. Annual. Also known as Italian Clover. Nitrogen-fixing legume often grown for livestock feed or wildlife forage, yet pretty enough for the flower garden! Crimson flower heads are great bee forage. Planted thickly, also makes a superior cover or green manure crop, with its ability to smother out weeds and fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil. This lovely, versatile plant should be much more widely grown!

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
  
• Plant Spacing: 3-4"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Trifolium incarnatum
  

Growing Tips: Sow spring in cold winter climates, spring or fall in warmer areas. Sow in place, barely covering. Inoculation is recommended. Mow when flowers appear.