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Sub Clover

Sub Clover

Subterranean clover is an annual clover well adapted to warm moist winter and dry summers. Flourishes in Australia, used as a rangeland legume in Western Oregon and California. Suitable for foothills and nonirrigated pastures. A portion of the seed head buries in the soil. giving this clover its name and causes a difficult seed harvest. This clover is considered a reseeding winter annual plant. Needs 15 inches of rainfall, grows to 3000 feet elevation. Tolerant to acidic soils, requires well-drained soil. Used for permanent pastures. Seeding rate 20 to 25 lbs/acre.