White Clover: Planting Methods and Main Uses

White Clover Alternative Names

White-flowered clover, golden grass flower, shu cao qiao yao

White Clover Morphological Characteristics

Leaves: palmate trifoliate compound leaves; stipules ovate-lanceolate, membranous, base clasping the stem and forming a sheath, the free part sharply pointed.

Flowers: inflorescence spherical, terminal, 15-40mm in diameter; peduncle very long, nearly 1 times longer than the petiole, bearing 20-50 (-80) flowers, densely packed; no involucre; bracts lanceolate, membranous, taper-pointed; flowers 7-12mm long; pedicel slightly longer than or equal to the calyx, drooping immediately after blooming.

White Clover Growth Habits

White Clover is a long-day plant and does not tolerate shade. It has a certain degree of drought tolerance. It prefers a warm and humid climate and does not tolerate long-term waterlogging.

White Clover Main Value

White Clover is rich in various nutrients and mineral elements, with high value for forage, landscaping, genetic breeding and medicinal use. It can be used as green manure, a bank protection grass species, lawn decoration, as well as a nectar source and medicinal material.

White Clover has strong invasiveness and competitiveness, can effectively suppress weed growth, does not require long-term pruning, is extensively managed and has a long service life, has the effect of improving soil and conserving soil and water, and can be used for establishing green lawns in gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscaping.

White Clover Flower Language

Prayer, hope, love, happiness