Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover Seeds (Melilotus officinalis) - 100 Seeds | Pollinator Favorite
$18.98
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Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover Seeds (Melilotus officinalis) - 100 Seeds | Pollinator Favorite
$18.98
About This Plant
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis) is a tall, fragrant, nitrogen-fixing biennial with bright yellow flower spikes. It grows fast to 3–5 feet tall, has upright stems, trifoliate leaves, and long racemes of small yellow blooms. This versatile legume improves soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and develops a deep root system to help break up compacted soils and improve drainage.
What You Will Receive
100 Yellow Sweet Clover seeds. Botanical name: Melilotus officinalis. Open-pollinated seeds. Untreated, non-GMO seeds. Secure packaging.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover
- Botanical Name: Melilotus officinalis
- Plant Type: Biennial legume
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Mature Height: 3–5 feet
- Spread: 1–2 feet
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Adaptable; tolerates poor, dry, or alkaline soils
- Water: Low to moderate
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Drought Tolerance: High once established
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Bloom Color: Bright yellow
Ideal for pollinator habitats, pasture mixes, wildlife food plots, soil improvement, erosion control, and reclamation projects.
Germination Instructions
- Scarify seeds lightly or soak in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting.
- Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost.
- Plant 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil.
- Keep evenly moist until established. Germination typically occurs in 7–14 days.