Also known as Alsike · Hybrid Clover · Spanish Clover
Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum) is a perennial legume, valued for forage and soil improvement. It thrives in moist conditions and produces pinkish-white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment and dry spells.
Loam, Clay, Sand
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures, ideal for spring and fall growth. Can tolerate moderate heat if moisture is adequate.
Low Nitrogen
25% intensity
As a legume, it fixes nitrogen; minimal fertilizer needed, and avoid high nitrogen types.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Alsike clover thrives in consistently moist soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain optimal moisture levels without waterlogging. Reduce watering slightly in cooler weather.
Aim for deep watering to encourage robust root development.
Pruning is usually not necessary for alsike clover. If it becomes overgrown or untidy, you can cut it back in late spring or early summer. This can also encourage denser regrowth.
Remove any dead or damaged foliage as needed.
Alsike clover is primarily propagated by seed. Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer in well-prepared soil.
It can also be propagated by division of established clumps in spring, although this is less common for large plantings.
Repotting is not applicable to alsike clover as it is typically grown as a ground cover or in fields, not in containers. If it were to be grown in a container for a specific purpose, it would require repotting when root-bound, but this is rare.
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Where Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Trifolium |
| Species | Trifolium hybridum |
Similar in genus Trifolium
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