Native Wild Red Clover seeds are also found in the following wildflower seed mixtures:
Bees & Butterflies Pollinator Wildflower Mixture
Native Wild Red Clover seeds fast facts:
Latin name: Trifolium Pratense
Flowers: May to September
Height: 10cm-50cm
When to sow clover seeds: Sow outside in spring after the risk of frost has passed, or throughout the summer. Press the seeds into the soil but do not cover. Keep the area moist until the plants have established.
Sow with: Lady’s Bedstraw, Selfheal and Ribwort Plantain.
Lifecycle: Hardy perennial.
Soil requirement: Clovers thrive on chalk, clay, loam, and sandy soils.
Natural habitat: Bare open ground, and garden lanws.
Also known as: cow clover, kitty clover, honeystalks, marl grass, and sugar plums.
Did you know? The blossoms have a mildly sweet taste with a hint of bean flavour when eaten raw.
Is wild red clover safe for animals? Red clover is safe for dogs to eat.