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Crimson Clover Wikimedia Commons
Fabaceae

Crimson Clover

Trifolium incarnatum

Industry and hard work.

Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Native to
Southern Europe, Western Asia
Bloom season
Spring
Type
Annual
Height
20-50 cm
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
6-9
Lifespan
Annual

Did you know

  • Crimson clover is one of the most important cover crops in the southeastern United States.
  • It can fix up to 150 pounds of nitrogen per acre, enriching soil naturally.
  • The flower heads are elongated and cone-shaped, unlike the round heads of white clover.
  • Crimson clover fields in bloom are a major tourist attraction in parts of the American South.
  • The plant was introduced to the United States in the mid-1800s and quickly became a staple in agriculture.

Color meanings

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Diligence

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Promise

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Good fortune

Uses

  • Cover crop
  • Green manure
  • Forage
  • Ornamental
  • Bee forage