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Crimson clover

Crimson clover

Crimson clover

Trifolium incarnatum

herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H3

📋Quick Facts

Water

💧 Minimal

Hardiness

Zone 7

About

Annual or biennial clover with crimson flowers; classic cover crop.

Also known as: Crimson clover, Incarnaatklaver, Trébol encarnado, Trevo-encarnado, Trifoglio incarnato, Trèfle incarnat, Trifolium incarnatum, Inkarnatklee

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Very few pest issues; vigorous cover crop.

Visual Characteristics

Fruits

Yes

Harvest: Spring to summer

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy

This plant produces viable seeds for propagation

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H3

USDA 8–9 equivalent

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