Yellow Sweetclover
Melilotus officinalis
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Yellow Sweetclover is a legume with small yellow flowers clustered on upright stems, valued as a cover crop and wildlife forage plant. It is drought-tolerant and nitrogen-fixing, making it useful for soil improvement and erosion control.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Yellow Sweetclover is a legume with small yellow flowers clustered on upright stems, valued as a cover crop and wildlife forage plant. It is drought-tolerant and nitrogen-fixing, making it useful for soil improvement and erosion control.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Yellow Sweetclover grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation