Sweet Clover

Melilotus officinalis, Fabaceae

Zones

2a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorMulch MakerDynamic AccumulatorNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Winter RyeSecale cereale

Nitrogen Fixation

OatsAvena sativa

Nitrogen Fixation

BarleyHordeum vulgare

Nitrogen Fixation

Pearl MilletPennisetum glaucum

Nitrogen Fixation

BuckwheatFagopyrum esculentum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

ZinniaZinnia elegans

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingFodder

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Clover grow in?

Sweet Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 10b.

Is Sweet Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, 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 Sweet Clover?

Good companions for Sweet Clover include Fenugreek, Winter Rye, Oats, Barley, Pearl Millet.

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