Hykon Rose Clover , is a winter annual flowering legume in the pea family (Fabaceae). Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, it is widely used as a forage, cover crop, and soil-improving plant. In California it is adapted to climates below 6000 feet Hykon Rose Clover is grown as a winter annual and grows from 3 –24 inches tall. Covered with fine hairs, giving the stems and foliage a soft, fuzzy appearance. Leaves are trifoliate (three leaflets), with oval to wedge-shaped leaflets that are pale green and often marked with lighter crescents. Produces rounded flower heads about ¾ inch (1.5–2 cm) across, consisting of many small flowers. Drought tolerant once established and well adapted to Mediterranean climates. Hykon Rose is a versatile plant used for forage, soil conservation , green manure crop and source of pollen for bees.
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Seeding rate per pound: |
1 per 1000 SqFt |
Climate Zones (see map) |
2-5 |
Native To: |
Eurasia & North Africa |
Life Cycle: |
Annual |
Exposure: |
Full Sun |
Height (inches): |
3-24 |
Bloom Period: |
Spring |
Flower Color(s): |
Pink |
Germination Period: |
7-14 days |
Water Requirements: |
Low |
Hykon Rose Clover
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Best adapted to Mediterranean climates, thriving in dry, rocky, and acidic soils across the southern and western regions of the U.S
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Heavily attracts honeybees, native bees, and other beneficial insects with its early-season blooms
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Quick establishment controls weed infestation
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Highly efficient nitrogen-fixing plant that enriches poor soils, eliminates the need for synthetic fertilizers, and tolerates severe summer drought
Uses: Erosion control, cover crops, honeybee pollination, soil improvement (Green Manure), soil conservation
Establishment:
- Early fall (September-October): If irrigation is available
- Mid to late fall (October-November): Ideal for most areas, especially when rain begins.
- Winter planting: Possible in mild climates, but usually results in less growth and fewer flowers than fall sowing.
- Clover does best with a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0
Specifications:
Hykon Rose Clover (Trifolium hirtum)
95% Minimum purity
70% Minimum Germination
5-25% Minimum Hard Seed*
80,000 seeds per pound
*Hard seed is a viable seed that takes longer to germinate.
Total germination is the combination of germination and hard seed content %
For instructions on seeding and care: Planting Clover Seed