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Korean Clover

Kummerowia stipulacea, Fabaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chinese Forget-Me-NotCynoglossum amabile
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Rescue GrassBromus catharticus
Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

White fonioDigitaria exilis

Annual grass can compete with small legumes for water and nutrients during establishment

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlLate Season CoverLow Fertility Adaptation

Common Questions

What zones does Korean Clover grow in?

Korean Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

Is Korean Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Korean Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Korean Clover?

Good companions for Korean Clover include Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Rescue Grass.

Design guilds with Korean Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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