Mini Clover Lawn Seeds (Coated) - Miniature Clover

Miniature Clover Seeds. Trifolium repens 'Abarace'. Non-GMO, Heirloom. Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. A dwarf white clover with leaves one-half the size of traditional clover, growing only about 6 inches tall — half the height of standard white clover.

Drought-tolerant once established, this low-maintenance variety makes a beautiful, lush alternative lawn and effective cover crop. ~25,000 seeds/oz. These seeds are coated with clay and NITRO-COAT® Organic for easier planting. NITRO-COAT® is an OMRI certified organic coating that contains rhizobium inoculant for improved germination and establishment.

While this coating is organic, the seeds are not. Coated seeds are not for human or animal consumption.

Latin Name: Trifolium repens

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

Direct Sow: Yes

Growing Mini Clover Lawn Seeds Mini clover is ideal as a stand-alone lawn alternative or mixed into existing grass. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, acting as a natural, ongoing fertilizer for surrounding turf.

It requires less water than grass alone, helping any grass-clover mix stay greener longer through dry spells. Note: White clover will not kill existing lawns, weeds, or ground covers on its own. Prepare the planting area accordingly before sowing. Planting a Mini Clover Lawn from Scratch

Prepare the soil by removing weeds, debris, and stones. Gently rake to loosen the surface. Plant in spring or fall when soil temperatures are between 55 and 75 F. In spring, sow as early as two weeks before your last frost date. Sow at a rate of 1 to 2 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Mixing the tiny seeds with sand, sawdust, or soil helps distribute them evenly. Lightly rake seeds into the soil to a depth of about 0.25 inch. Water gently and consistently for the first 2 to 3 weeks, keeping the soil moist. Cool weather makes this easier. As plants establish, gradually reduce watering. Expect germination within 2 to 3 weeks. Hold off mowing until the plants have flowered, then mow to a height of 3 inches or higher.

Adding Mini Clover to an Existing Lawn

Mow your existing lawn down to 1 inch. Lightly rake to loosen the soil and remove excess thatch. Seeds must reach the soil to germinate. Sow in spring or fall when soil temperatures are between 55 and 75 F, as early as two weeks before your last frost date in spring. Use a rate of 0.5 to 1 lb per 1,000 square feet, mixed with sand or soil for even coverage. Lightly rake seeds into the soil to a depth of 0.125 to 0.25 inch. Water gently and consistently for the first 2 to 3 weeks, keeping the soil moist. Expect germination within 2 to 3 weeks. Mow at a height of 3 inches or higher and leave clippings in place — they return nitrogen to the soil and support clover establishment.

Stories From Our Gardeners "Our friends at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch in the remote deserts of Southern Utah needed a lawn solution that was drought-tolerant and didn't require excessive mowing.

We were able to fill in their patchy 1/4 acre lawn with our mini clover. The results were a lush, green, soft lawn that required no mowing and half the water."