Crimson Clover

Common Name(s): Crimson Clover Scientific Name: Trifolium incarnatum Family: Fabaceae Pea Family Flower: Small red irregular flowers on an elongated globular cluster. Leaves: Divided into 3 leaflets. Nearly smooth or slightly toothed Plant: 1-2' plant with lush foliage.

General Comments:

A spectacular floral display.

White Clover, White Lawn Clover

Common Name(s): White Clover, White Lawn Clover Scientific Name: Trifolium repens Family: Fabaceae Pea Family Flower: White globular cluster of 1/4"-1/2" flowers. Cluster to 1" Leaves: three leaflets, hairy with pattern on surface. Plant: 4-10" matt forming.

General Comments:

Common throughout US. Popular as a food for honey bees.

Persian Clover, Reversed Clover

Common Name(s): Persian Clover, Reversed Clover Scientific Name: Trifolium resupinatum Family: Fabaceae Pea Family Flower: Small pink irregular flowers in open globular clusters. Leaves: Divided into three toothed leaflets. Each leaflet is shaped like an upside down pear, the side ones are slightly pointed. Plant: 1-2' and can be upright or sprawling.

General Comments:

A less common but quite pretty clover variety.

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