Perennial Clover Seed

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Dense green perennial clover foliage

Clover Seed - Smart and Eco-Friendly for Lawns & Cover Crops

Perennial clovers can provide multi-season living cover, nitrogen fixation, forage, pollinator resources, and traffic-tolerant groundcover when the species is well matched to the site. Longevity, summer dormancy, winter survival, and persistence differ substantially among white, red, strawberry, alsike, and other clovers.

Select perennial clover by site and use

  • Orchards and vineyards: Consider mature height, mowing tolerance, water competition, and equipment traffic.
  • Pasture and forage: Match the clover to livestock, companion grasses, grazing pressure, and local forage guidance.
  • Living mulch or groundcover: Check spreading habit, irrigation needs, heat tolerance, and the amount of foot traffic expected.
  • Soil improvement: Plan how long the stand will remain and how it will be suppressed or terminated before the next crop.

Planting perennial clover

Start with good seed-to-soil contact, shallow planting, and dependable moisture during establishment. Use the seeding rate and timing on the individual product page; there is no single rate or germination window for every clover and planting method. Choose an inoculant specifically labeled for the crop unless the seed treatment or directions indicate that compatible inoculation is already provided.

For cool-season annual choices, visit fall-planted clover seed. You can also compare all legume cover crops, pasture seed, and meadow seed and mixes.