Dutch White clover can work as a lawn alternative on a smaller scale. It's nitrogen-fixing (adds nitrogen to the soil) but not very drought-tolerant when grown at the density needed to serve as a lawn alternative. It can't recuperate from heavy foot traffic as well as a grass lawn. Another drawback is that clover stains on clothing are difficult to launder. Dutch white clover attracts lots of honeybees and bumblebees to the flowers - a concern to barefoot kids and people sensitive to stings. Other people may appreciate all the bee activity. 

The use of white clover depends on size and area to be covered. There are some disadvantages- not as heat tolerate with foot traffic- does not respond well, and attracts bees which may be a problem.

If area does not have foot traffic- white clover may be a option.

The advantage of white clover is that it replaces nitrogen in the soil, tolerate heat, uses less water, and is a slower growing clover.

Information from retire Agent, Robert Cox, Broomfield, CO.

Susan C.