Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover – Melilotus officinalis Seeds | 100 Seeds | Nitrogen Fixing | Pollinator Favorite
$9.99
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Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis) is a tall, fragrant, nitrogen-fixing biennial known for its bright yellow flower spikes and exceptional value to pollinators. This vigorous grower produces abundant nectar-rich blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout summer.
Growing 3–5 feet tall, Sweet Clover forms upright stems with trifoliate leaves and long racemes of small yellow flowers. It is widely used as a cover crop, green manure, soil builder, erosion control plant, and wildlife forage.
As a legume, Melilotus officinalis improves soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and developing a deep root system that helps break up compacted soils and improve drainage. It thrives in poor soils and tolerates drought once established.
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✔️ 100 Yellow Sweet Clover seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Melilotus officinalis
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds
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🌿 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.
🌱 Seed 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.
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover – Melilotus officinalis Seeds | 100 Seeds | Nitrogen Fixing | Pollinator Favorite
$9.99