Alsike clover

Trifolium hybridum

Short-lived perennial clover bridging white and red — pink-flushed flower heads, similar growth habit. Tolerates wet and acidic soils where other clovers fail.

Hardiness ratings

Alsike clover hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 3–8 −40 °C to −6.7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 3–8 −34 °C to −1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–4 −15 °C to 5 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • The clover of choice for waterlogged or acidic ground
  • Can cause photosensitivity ("alsike clover poisoning") in horses — do not include in horse pasture
  • Shorter lived than white clover (3–4 years)

Categories

Related plants

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Reference

Alsike clover on Wikipedia