Plant library
Pioneer species
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Zones 3–10
The living mulch: a low nitrogen-fixing carpet that shelters soil life, suppresses weeds, and feeds neighboring plants through its roots.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Spacing
Broadcast, roughly 4-6 in apart
Soil
Any soil, pH 6.0-7.0
Difficulty
easy
Zones
3–10
When to plant
Apr
May
Sep
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Rake seed into a raked bed or existing lawn in spring or fall, keep moist for two weeks, and mow occasionally — the clippings are free nitrogen-rich mulch for the beds nearby.
Good companions
Living mulch under orchards, berries, and wide row crops
Harvest
Mow or cut any time through the season and use the clippings as green mulch on beds.
Want a plan for growing White Clover?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
