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Crimson Clover Seeds
Trifolium incarnatum
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$9.45
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In a garden, Crimson Clover makes a good companion plant as it helps suppress weeds, boosts nitrogen levels in soil, and attracts beneficial insects to keep harmful pests at bay. In a meadow, annual Crimson Clover grows easily, and adds deep red blooms for a burst of color without crowding out other flowers.
Crimson clover is native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia Minor, and was introduced to the United States as a forage and cover crop in the 1800's. It has a shallow root system and grows quickly, making it a favorite choice for cover crops or green manure to prevent erosion and improve soil nutrients. Crimson Clover grows best on well-drained, fertile, loamy soils, but it is adaptable and can be grown in clay or sandy soils. This cool season grower thrives in temperatures between 40-70 °F and may struggle to grow in intense heat or cold. It may reseed in optimal conditions, but for best results, sow fresh seed each season.
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Overall rating: 4.5454545 / 5 from 33 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Crimson Clover Seeds germinate well and grow vigorously, providing excellent ground coverage. They are effective in suppressing weeds, boosting soil nitrogen, and attracting beneficial insects. Best suited for well-drained, fertile soils in cool temperatures.
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- Germination and Growth: 27%
- Ground Coverage: 20%
Review topics: [buy, coverage, clover, seeds, soil, flowers].
Review highlights
- "I switched over to clover and scattered these along with regular clover in spots around my yard." —
- "Germination was great, perfect cover crop!!" —
- "The Crimson Clover seeds germinated and grew well, with a bright scarlet flower." —
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So far, I would buy again. Very informative site.
"Seeding area with red clover & wild flowers in preparation for purchasing bees. Also to help all pollinators. Germinated seeds as suggested. So far so good. Just starting to come up. Excited to see how it will look in full bloom. Just hope not too late in season for seeding."
First color in the spring!
"Crimson clover is one of the first vibrant colors to show up in the spring. I'm told this clover can be a bit more difficult to grow. I have this growing on a slope, well-drained, NE-facing exposure and it's been really successful in taking over crabgrass/non-native grasses."
I will buy again
"Since I have yet to plant this, I can not truly rate the product. I was really excited to find these seeds and look forward to expanding my wildflower/ prairie garden"
Crimson Clover has a pretty little flower.
"The Crimson Clover seeds germinated and grew well, with a bright scarlet flower. I used the seed in a 2 acre pollinator plot mix of flower seeds. #sweepstakes"
Speedy delivery
"I'm planning on planting the red clover in a large heart shaped in my yard that is mostly white clover."
Beautiful ground cover
"Spread to fight a weed infested area. So far the weeds are still coming up in some places but I think it's more user error from a novice gardener. The clover is beautiful when blooming crimson"
Germinated in 2days!
"Germinated fast! Can't wait to see the bloom."
So far so good
"I struggle mightily to find plants that can endure the abuse in a city parkway (the strip between the sidewalk and the street), particularly dog urination. I don't like fencing and so am always searching for plants that can manage in partial shade. Thus far, the areas I've seeded with the crimson clover seeds have all germinated rather quickly and are about a half-inch tall at this point. If they can grow to 6+ inches they should be able to (mostly) survive and perform with some color."
This is the second spring I have bought this clover.
"This is the second spring I have bought this clover. I am still learning how to sow it so I have great swaths of color. . . It may take a little more time. Patience and a few seasons of planting should yield the effect I want. I added it around a bare spot in my milkweed garden this year, and it is germinating well (we finally are getting some rain!). I am happy with all I have purchased."
Perfect!
"Perfect for creating a large pollinator area and beneficial for farms. Replaced 1 acre with this cover crop prior to wildflower sowing to ensure healthy soil for the upcoming wildflower medow. Thank you!!!"