Ladino Clover
Trifolium repens
Ladino is a long-lived perennial which spreads by creeping stems or stolons that root at the nodes. A giant form of white clover which is very high in protein, vitamins and minerals. It is a good producer of high quality feed and is utilized extensively as a soil building crop. Ladino Clover is an excellent legume to use in combination with other legumes and grasses.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: hay, pasture, soil improvement
Native or Introduced: Introduced
Annual Average Precipitation: 27 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): about 1.5
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a