Melilotus officinalis, or Yellow Sweet Clover, is a biennial herb with fragrant yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It's used as a cover crop, for soil improvement, and
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Watering
Moderate watering during establishment, drought-tolerant once mature.
Soil
Well-draining, adaptable to various soil types including poor, sandy, or clay soils. Prefers neutral to alkaline pH.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures but is highly adaptable to various climates.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Rarely needs fertilizer due to nitrogen fixation.
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate watering during establishment, drought-tolerant once mature.
Well-draining, adaptable to various soil types including poor, sandy, or clay soils. Prefers neutral to alkaline pH.
Prefers moderate temperatures but is highly adaptable to various climates.
Outdoor
Rarely needs fertilizer due to nitrogen fixation.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
0.5-2 m
Spread
0.3-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Trifoliate
Flower Size
0.3-0.6 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
Contains coumarin, which can convert to dicoumarol, a potent anticoagulant, especially when the plant is spoiled or moldy. Ingestion can lead to internal bleeding and 'sweet clover disease' in livestock and can be harmful to humans.
