TRIFOLIUM fragiferum (Strawberry Clover)
Strawberry clover is a plant that originated in the eastern Mediterranean and southwest Asia. Spreads by above ground stolons, similar to strawberries, It's commonly used as a forage crop, pasture improvement crop, green manure, and cover crop. It's the most salt-tolerant clover known, and commonly used in saline or alkaline soils. Grows 9 - 12 inches tall in USDA zones 3 - 9
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 17,500 | 200 |
| 1/4LB | 70,000 | 800 |
| 1/2LB | 140,000 | 1,600 |
| 1LB | 280,000 | 3,200 |
| 5LB | 1,400,000 | 16,000 |
Scientific Name: Trifolium Fragiferum
Common Name: Strawberry Clover
Plant Type: Perennial Herb
Family: Fabaceae
Habitat: Terrestrial, Wetlands
Native Range: Eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia
Full Growth Height: 8-14"
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: July, August
Flower: Showy
Pollinators: Butterflies
Flower Color: Pink to Red, White
Tolerate: Drought, Salt
Water Requirement: Dry, Medium
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay, Well-Drained
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Uses: Wetlands, Banks and Slopes, Prairies and Meadows, Naturalized Areas