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Sea Clover

Trifolium squarrosum, Fabaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Coast BuckwheatEriogonum latifolium
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Hairy Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus subbiflorus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Wimmera RyegrassLolium rigidum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Ball CloverTrifolium nigrescens

Related annual clovers compete for rhizobia partners and similar soil resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSalt ToleranceCoastal Erosion ControlQuick CoverPollinator Support

Edible Parts

FlowersLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Sea Clover grow in?

Sea Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Sea Clover a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Sea Clover?

Good companions for Sea Clover include Coast Buckwheat, Hairy Birdsfoot Trefoil, Wimmera Ryegrass.

Design guilds with Sea Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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