1. Alsike Clover
Trifolium Hybridium

2. Origin Cultivated in Sweden as early as 1750
Came to North America in about 1834
Important legume in the clover-timothy areas
Gets its name from Alsike Parish of Sweden

3. Description Stems and leaves are smooth
Short lived perennial, often used as biennial
The pink or white heads are smaller then red clover heads
Blooms throughout the year
Root system penetrates deeply into the subsoil
Roots survive the frost to grow a new plant the following spring

4. Adaptation Cool season crop in low-lying moist areas
Can withstand soils which are waterlogged
Can stand spring floods up to six weeks
Also suited well for acidic, organic soils
Seeded very shallow, most tolerant of cold and frost
Damage from insects and diseases are very uncommon

5. Limitations Intolerant of drought and high temperatures
Salinity tolerance is low
Shade tolerance is poor and will not make it
Less useful for mixtures

6. Uses Used for hay in moister areas of Montana
It yields very well tons/acre
One cutting can be harvested for hay each season
Bloat can be prevented if only 1/2 stand

7. Cost and pounds/acre 60 pounds/bu. Seeding rate is 6-10lbs./acre
680,000 seeds/pound
$1.95/lb.
$59.50/50lb. bag