Crimson clover

Crimson clover

Crimson clover

Details   Multipurpose nitrogen fixing legume and beneficial insect plant. Sow late summer for rapid bulky upright growth. It goes dormant in the cold of winter before resuming growth in spring up to 1m high and sporting a striking crimson bloom in early summer. Chop and dig in prior to flowering or leave for a valuable nectar rich food supply for bees and beneficial insects.
Common name   Crimson clover
Botanical name   Trifolium incarnatum
Height (m)   1
Nitrogen fixer  
Shade / Sun   Full sun - part shade
Soil type   Most
Flowers   Red