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Strawberry Clover is a charming perennial ground cover known for its soft pink, ball-shaped flowers that resemble tiny strawberries as they mature. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and tolerating a wide range of soils, including moist and saline conditions, this hardy plant grows up to 12 inches tall and spreads easily, making it ideal for erosion control, lawns, or naturalized areas. Strawberry Clover attracts bees and other pollinators while improving soil health through nitrogen fixation. Its unique blooms and adaptability make it a practical and attractive choice for gardens and landscapes.
NAME: Clover (Trifolium fragiferum)
VARIETY: Strawberry
DAYS TO MATURITY: 60 – 90 days
POLLINATION: Open Pollinated
TYPE: Perennial
HARDINESS ZONE: Zones 4 – 9
SUNLIGHT: Full Sun – Partial Sun
SOIL: Sandy/loam soils with a pH 6.3 – 7.8
PLANT HEIGHT: 6 – 12 inches
SPACING: 4 – 8 inches apart
TEMP: 40 – 90ºF
These seeds do not required stratification.
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Starting seeds indoors is generally not necessary for Strawberry Clover, as direct sowing is the preferred method.
Sow seeds in early spring or late summer to early fall, depending on your region’s climate.
Plant seeds at a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3-6 mm) into a clean, finely worked seedbed.
Space seeds 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) apart to allow for healthy growth and airflow.
Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days.
Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
Soil: Thrives in a wide range of soils, including those with pH between 5.3 and 8.2.
Water: Moderate water requirements; drought-tolerant once established.
Fertilization: Being a legume, it fixes nitrogen and generally requires no additional fertilization.
Maintenance: Regular mowing or grazing can promote vigorous growth and flowering.
