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Melilotus officinalis Yellow sweetclover

Previous scientific name(s): Melilotus alba, Melilotus albus, Melilotus albus var. annuus, Melilotus arvensis, Melilotus leucanthus.

 

Medium to tall, short-lived, upright perennial; useful for reclamation of disturbed sites. Drought, saline, and alkaline tolerant. Easily established; cold hardy.

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Species Attributes

Height:

13 in. or taller

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

10 - 12 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

10 - 15 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

52.50 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

260,000

Germination Time:

Days

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Bloat or Nonbloat:

Bloat

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