Introduced winter annual and herbaceous legume. The leaves and stems of crimson clover resemble those of red clover, but the leaves are round-tipped with more hair on the stems and leaves. Seedlings grow rapidly from the crown forming a rosette. This rosette enlarges as weather becomes favorable.
Uses
It can be utilized in pasture, hay, organic farming, pollinator enhancement, silage mixes, or used as a winter cover for soil protection or green manure crop for soil improvement.
Restoration: Crimson clover will grow on soils of poorer quality than most other clovers, thriving on both well-drained sandy and clayey soils. It does not do well in extreme cold or heat. The preferable pH range is 6.0 to 7.0.
Livestock: On pasture or hay high in clover content, take steps to introduce animals gradually to the forage or the risk of bloat can be high.
Cover Crop: Crimson clover has been used for a cover crop as far north as northern Maine. The primary growing areas are the Southeast and southern Atlantic coastal states.
| Grow Height |
Cold Tolerance |
Minimum |
Planting Rate |
|
1-3′ |
Good |
30″ |
Mix 4-8 lbs. Alone 15-20 lbs. |
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|
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