• A close-up of Red crimson clover blooms in a green field under a cloudy blue sky.
  • Tall red crimson clover blooms rising above a bright green open field.
  • Dense red crimson clover flowers covering a lush green grassy field.
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Crimson Clover Seeds

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Ground Cover
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Improves Soil
Suppresses Weeds
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Trifolium incarnatum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Crimson Clover is an exceptional flower that is useful for microgreens to intercrops to cover crops and has many other culinary applications. It features magenta blooms, lush foliage, and is perfect for container gardens. Crimson Clover is a must-have for any garden addition or large landscaping project.

  • • Can use as a cover crop or intercrop for soil deficient in nitrogen
  • • Provides excellent winter grazing, also makes good hay
  • • Flower heads are long, crimson, and very showy

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
1/4 Pound 27,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 108,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 540,000 Up to 50,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Crimson Clover Seeds

$10.49

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What type of seed is Crimson Clover?

Crimson Clover is an open pollinated seed.

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