White Sweet Clover

Melilotus albus, Fabaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sea KaleCrambe maritima

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Abyssinian KaleCrambe abyssinica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Garden DahliaDahlia pinnata

Nitrogen Fixation

Crown ImperialFritillaria imperialis

Nitrogen Fixation

Vanda OrchidVanda coerulea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Common FlaxLinum usitatissimum

Nitrogen Fixation

OrchardgrassDactylis glomerata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil Building

Common Questions

What zones does White Sweet Clover grow in?

White Sweet Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

Is White Sweet Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for White Sweet Clover?

Good companions for White Sweet Clover include Sea Kale, Abyssinian Kale, Garden Dahlia, Crown Imperial, Vanda Orchid.

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