Growth habit: Eight to twleve inches tall and spreads by stolons. Forms shallow roots at the nodes. Leaves are non-hairy and usually marked with a white "v". White flowers are clustered into heads.
Planting rate and date: Seeds are broadcasted at 2 to 3 lb/Acre in September to October.
Soil type: Well-drained silt loam and clay
Problem weeds: broadleaves
Leagally labeled forage herbicides: none; mow clover established areas
Growth curve: Grows best in the Spring and Fall; lays dormant in the summer and winter. Flowers May to October.
White clover is used to feed wildlife and for pastures. It is best utilized when planted with orchardgrass or Kentucky bluegrass in September-October. Under favorable conditions, white clover will shade out seedling grasses so it may not be necessary to graze the clover to reduce competition. Established grass pastures can be overseeded in October- November or February to March. Grass competition from undergrazing is one of the major problems in maintaining white clover.
