White Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis var. alba) Sweetclover Honey Clover Flower Seeds

White Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis var. alba) is a hardy biennial known for its delicate white flower spikes and sweet fragrance. This versatile plant is prized for its high nectar yield, making it a top choice for beekeepers and pollinator gardens.

Besides being a powerful pollinator plant, this non-GMO sweetclover also helps improve soil structure and fertility due to its deep taproot and nitrogen-fixing ability. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, growing up to 4–6 feet tall and providing long-lasting blooms from early summer to fall.

White Blossom Sweet Clover is widely used in wildflower meadows, honey production, erosion control, and as a green manure crop — offering beauty and ecological benefits in one easy-to-grow plant.

Features

• Produces fragrant white flower spikes rich in nectar
• Non-GMO and ideal for bee forage and honey production
• Nitrogen-fixing cover crop that improves soil health
• Thrives in poor, dry, or compacted soils
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Great for erosion control, pasture, or pollinator gardens

Specifications

• Seed Type: Melilotus officinalis var. alba seeds
• Common Name: White Blossom Sweet Clover, Honey Clover
• Plant Type: Biennial Flowering Herb
• Plant Height: 4 – 6 feet
• Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, or disturbed soils
• Germination Time: 10 – 20 days
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in second year
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Spring or fall planting
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing: 6 – 12 inches
• Optimal Temperature: 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
• Watering: Low to moderate water needs
• Companion Plants: Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Crimson Clover
• Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall
• Pollinator Support: Excellent for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Soil Improvement: Nitrogen fixer, deep-rooted soil conditioner
• Uses: Pollinator gardens, erosion control, green manure, wildlife habitat
• Storage: Keep unused seeds in a cool, dry place

Planting Guide

• Direct Sow: Plant outdoors in early spring or fall.
• Seed Prep: Scarify seeds or soak for 24 hours to improve germination.
• Sowing: Broadcast or drill seeds at shallow depth; keep soil moist until established.
• Growth: Tolerates drought and poor soils; minimal care required.
• Maintenance: Can be mowed after flowering to control spread or plowed under as cover crop.