Dutch Clover

Dutch or white clover is a low-growing, perennial legume native to Europe and naturalized throughout North America. It spreads by creeping stolons, forming dense mats that can outcompete many native groundcovers. Recognizable by its trifoliate leaves, often marked with a pale crescent, and spherical white flower heads, it blooms from spring through summer and attracts pollinators. Commonly used in pastures, lawns, and erosion control, white clover fixes atmospheric nitrogen, enriching soils but also giving it a competitive edge that can make it invasive in natural areas. Dutch clover has been known to cause problems for grazing animals and can host clover rot.