Kura Clover

Scientific Name: Trifolium ambiguum M. Bieb.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Trifolium L./ Trifolium ambiguum M. Bieb.

Kura Clover
General Information
Usda SymbolTRAM15
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsTRAM15

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Kura Clover.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Drought ToleranceMedium
Drought ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-34
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Hedge ToleranceNone
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Precipitation, Minimum32
Precipitation, Minimum20
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Maximum50
pH, Minimum5.7
pH, Minimum5.7
pH, Maximum7.4
pH, Maximum7.2
Moisture UseMedium
Moisture UseHigh
Hedge ToleranceNone


Morphology/Physiology

Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
ToxicitySlight
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Resprout AbilityNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousYes
Flower ConspicuousYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ColorWhite
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Nitrogen FixationLow
Fall ConspicuousNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
C:N RatioLow
C:N RatioLow
BloatLow
BloatLow
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Resprout AbilityNo
Foliage TextureFine
Nitrogen FixationHigh
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.5
Growth RateSlow
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth RateSlow


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound152212
Seed per Pound152212
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Bloom PeriodSpring
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by CormNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer


Suitability/Use

Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Protein PotentialHigh
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Kura Clover

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