120,000+ Alsike Clover seeds Approx 3 ounces Alsike Clover is an introduced, short-lived, non-creeping perennial with a growth habit similar to red clover. It is believed to have originated from near the village of Alsike in central Sweden. It has been grown extensively in Europe since the early 1800’s and was introduced to North America around 1840. Alsike Clover is adapted to a wide range of soil types and grows well in northern latitudes and at high elevations. It survives severe winters and performs best where summers are cool. It grows well on soils that are too acidic for red clover (pH <6.0) and can tolerate more alkalinity than most clovers. It will tolerate wetter soils better than other clovers. It prefers silty clay loams where moisture is sufficient throughout the growing season (mean annual precipitation 18 inches or more) or can be supplied by irrigation. Alsike clover does not tolerate droughty sites but will tolerate soils that are completely waterlogged and will withstand spring flooding up to 6 weeks. It is not shade tolerant. It is usually seeded with grass, or can be overseeded into grass in the spring. For conventional plantings, spring and fall seedings will work.