Balansa Clover

Trifolium michelianum, Fabaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Red CurrantRibes triste

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Hemp SesbaniaSesbania cannabina

Nitrogen Fixation

Bulbous Canary GrassPhalaris aquatica

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Rose CloverTrifolium hirtum

Related clover species that compete for rhizobial symbionts and soil nutrients

Clustered CloverTrifolium glomeratum

Congeneric clovers with similar growth habits leading to intense competition

Blue ShamrockParochetus communis

Both are low-growing legumes that may compete for similar ground-level niches

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlAlkaline Soil ToleranceSaline Tolerance

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Balansa Clover grow in?

Balansa Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Balansa Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Balansa Clover?

Good companions for Balansa Clover include Northern Red Currant, Hemp Sesbania, Bulbous Canary Grass.

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