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Balansa Clover is an annual herbaceous clover plant known for its upright to spreading growth habit and clustered flowering heads. It grows well in temperate to moderately warm climates and adapts to garden beds, open landscapes, and ground cover plantings. The plant prefers full sunlight, well drained soil, and moderate moisture, making it suitable for seasonal herbal garden cultivation and landscape coverage.
Features
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Annual herbaceous clover suitable for herbal garden planting
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Upright to spreading growth habit with clustered blooms
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Adaptable to garden beds, borders, and open landscapes
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Prefers sunny locations with well drained soil
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Suitable for temperate to moderately warm climates
Specifications
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Scientific name: Trifolium michelianum
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Common name (US): Balansa Clover
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Seed type / variety: Open pollinated herbal plant seed
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Growth habit: Upright annual herbaceous plant
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USDA zones: 7 to 10 grown as annual
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Planting season: Fall or early spring in suitable climates
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Growing season: Winter through spring active growth in mild climates
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Sowing season: September to November in mild warm regions; February to March in cooler regions
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Germination time and conditions: About 7 to 14 days in moist well drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Well drained loamy or sandy soil preferred
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Watering needs: Moderate watering with consistent moisture during establishment
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Mature plant size: Approximately 1 to 3 feet height with spreading growth
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Plant spacing: About 8 to 12 inches between plants
