Is there a legitmate difference in Miniclover vs Dutch White Clover? - Ask Extension
Good morning,
I'm looking into overseeding my current lawn with clover for the multiple benefits that clover offers. My question is whether there is ...
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Is there a legitmate difference in Miniclover vs Dutch White Clover? #620768
Asked April 03, 2020, 10:26 AM EDT
Good morning,
I'm looking into overseeding my current lawn with clover for the multiple benefits that clover offers. My question is whether there is true a difference in Miniclover as opposed to Dutch White Clover? It is said the Miniclover is a dwarf variety of Dutch White, but will revert to full size if not mowed. That makes me wonder if they are the same except the mini clover is trained to stay lower by mowing. Can I mow full size Dutch White and have the same results as Miniclover would offer?
Thanks for the time,
Tyler
Sherburne County Minnesota
Expert Response
That is not quit the difference
Microclover ( Trifolium repens L. var. Pirouette) is a selection from white clover that has smaller leaves and a lower growth habit. When seeded at an appropriate rate, it mixes better with most turfgrass species than common white clover, without forming clumps and without excessively competing with desirable turfgrasses. Thus, the lawn also tends to have a more uniform appearance.
https://plantscience.psu.edu/reduce-runoff/questions-about-microclover
Microclover ( Trifolium repens L. var. Pirouette) is a selection from white clover that has smaller leaves and a lower growth habit. When seeded at an appropriate rate, it mixes better with most turfgrass species than common white clover, without forming clumps and without excessively competing with desirable turfgrasses. Thus, the lawn also tends to have a more uniform appearance.
https://plantscience.psu.edu/reduce-runoff/questions-about-microclover
