Drought White Sweetclover Seeds – Flower Plant
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Drought White Sweetclover Seeds
White Sweetclover is a hardy flowering biennial valued for its fragrant white flower spikes, vigorous growth, and adaptability to dry growing conditions once established. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it suitable for wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, pasture improvements, erosion control, and naturalized landscapes. Its long blooming season attracts a wide range of beneficial pollinators while providing attractive vertical interest.
Key Features
Fragrant White Flower Spikes
Produces abundant clusters of small white blooms that create attractive seasonal displays.
Drought Tolerant Growth
Performs well in warm, dry conditions after establishment with minimal supplemental watering.
Excellent Pollinator Plant
Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the blooming season.
Versatile Landscape Use
Suitable for meadows, naturalized areas, erosion control, pollinator habitats, and open landscapes.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Melilotus albus |
| Common Name (US) | White Sweetclover |
| Seed Type | Wildflower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Biennial Flowering Plant |
| USDA Zones | 3–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Summer |
| Sowing Season | Spring or Fall |
| Sowing Months | March–May, September–October |
| Germination Time | 7–21 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 60–75°F (16–24°C); Keep Soil Lightly Moist Until Germination |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained Sandy, Loamy, or Clay Soil |
| Watering | Moderate During Establishment; Low After Establishment |
| Mature Size | 3–8 ft Tall × 1–3 ft Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Pollinator Gardens, Wildflower Meadows, Naturalized Landscapes, Erosion Control And Open Fields
Drought White Sweetclover offers fragrant white flower spikes, dependable drought tolerance after establishment, and long-lasting seasonal interest. Its adaptability and pollinator-friendly blooms make it an excellent choice for natural landscapes, meadow plantings, and water-wise gardens.