Sweet Clover Herb Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Type: Biennial Herb
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Planting Location: Ideal for Patios, Borders, and Containers
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GMO-Free: Yes
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Attracts Pollinators: Yes
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Growth Habit: Low-maintenance, fast-growing
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Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained soil
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Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Watering Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
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Flowering Season: Spring to Summer
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Uses: Ideal for attracting bees and other pollinators, perfect for herb gardens, borders, and decorative containers.
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Features
Life Cycle
Biennial
Planting Season
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit
Upright Bushy
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Mild
Plant Characteristics
Tall Stalks, Yellow Blooms
Use
Green Manure, Forage
Growing Conditions
Well-Drained Soil
Harvest Advantages
Nitrogen Fixing, Fast Growth
Plant Resistance
Drought Tolerant
About Sweet Clover Herb Seeds
Melilotus officinalis
Seed Names
Sweet Clover, Melilot
Seed Type
Heirloom, Non-GMO
Sweet Clover is a versatile herb known for its sweet aroma and nitrogen-fixing properties. With tall yellow flower spikes and deep roots, it's widely used for green manure, erosion control, and livestock forage. Thriving in dry soils, it enriches the land while supporting pollinators.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/4 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
6–12 Inches
Days to Maturity
90–120 Days
Soil Preparation
Scarify & Soak
Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Early Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 10 Sq Ft
500
Up to 50 Sq Ft
1000
Up to 100 Sq Ft