Red clover is a common plant of all kinds of grassy areas in the UK, from lawns to pastures, roadsides to meadows.
It is sown as a fodder crop for livestock and has long been used in crop rotation systems because of its ability to fix nitrogen. The trefoil leaves are collected by wood mice and the flowers are sought after by all kinds of bumblebees for their nectar.
Type: Perennial
Height when fully grown: 15cm
Flowers during: May- September
Sowing rate: 3g per metre 2
What's in the Packet?
100% Red Clover
Problem: My Clover or Microclover has grown taller/larger than expected!
Possible Causes:
- There has been irregular or lack of mowing (this is especially true for microclover because it requires regular mowing to train the dwarf growth habit)
- There may be an excess of nutrients in the soil, particularly nitrogen
- The weather may be warmer and/or more humid than usual