Strawberry Clover Seed
Key Features
- LOW-MAINTENANCE LAWN SEED: Strawberry clover grows a naturally low-maintenance, drought-tolerant yard and is best for USDA Zones 6A–9A, so more weekends go to play
- SAFE FOR USE AROUND PEOPLE AND PETS*: Contains no added artificial ingredients or pesticides, and your green space is safe to re-enter immediately after application
- SELF-FERTILIZING CLOVER: Once established, return the clippings to your lawn for natural feeding; the limestone coating spreads evenly, and one bag covers 1,000 sq. ft.
*When used as directed. Don't eat it, drink it, rub it in your eyes ... you get the point. Product does not contain added artificial ingredients or pesticides & green space is safe to re-enter immediately after application.
About This Product
O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed grows a naturally low-maintenance, drought-tolerant yard and is best for lawns in USDA Zones 6A–9A. Use it to grow a new yard or overseed an existing one. Plant in spring or fall, at least 6 weeks before your first typical frost, when average daily air temperatures stay between 60°F and 75°F for two weeks. One 2 lb. bag covers 1,000 sq. ft., and clover begins to grow in 7–14 days. Once established, return the clippings to your lawn for natural feeding, and let it flower for a pollinator-friendly lawn that attracts bees.
Product Information
Seed Type: Strawberry clover (coated clover seed; limestone coating helps evenly spread seed and reduce clumping)
Coverage: 1,000 sq. ft.
Product Size: 2 lbs.
SKU #: 18437C
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Safety data sheet can be found at: https://www.scottsmsds.com
Where & When to Use
Where to Use: Lawns in USDA Zones 6A–9A, especially lawns that experience drought. Use it to grow a new yard or to overseed an existing one.
When to Use: Spring or fall, at least 6 weeks prior to your first typical frost, when the average daily air temperature in your area is consistently between 60°F and 75°F for two weeks.
Seeding Projects: Use to grow a new clover yard or overseed strawberry clover into your existing yard.
How To Use
To Grow New Yard:
- Get Ready: Rake to loosen the top layer of soil (about 2 inches deep) and remove any dead grass or debris so the seed makes good contact with the soil.
- Set Your Spreader: Pour the product into your Scotts spreader and set the dial to the correct setting listed on the bag. The same setting works whether you're growing a new yard or overseeding.
- Apply: Walk at a steady pace, slightly overlapping each pass.
- Rake: Lightly rake the seed into the soil so it's slightly covered.
- Water: Lightly water the seeded area every day so the soil surface stays moist. Keep watering daily for two weeks after the seed begins to sprout. Clover will begin to grow in 7–14 days.
- Mow: Once your clover yard is fully established, mow to your desired height. To self-fertilize, return the clippings to your lawn for natural feeding.
To Overseed an Existing Yard:
- Get Ready: Mow at your lowest setting and bag the clippings, then rake to remove any debris and dead grass and loosen the soil.
- Set Your Spreader: Pour the clover seed into your Scotts spreader and set the dial to the correct setting listed on the bag. The same setting works whether you're growing a new yard or overseeding.
- Apply: Walk at a steady pace, slightly overlapping each pass.
- Rake: Lightly rake the seed into the soil.
- Water: Lightly water the seeded area every day so the soil surface stays moist. Keep watering daily for two weeks after the seed begins to sprout. Clover will begin to grow in 7–14 days.
- Mow: Once your clover is fully established, mow to your desired height. To self-fertilize, return the clippings to your lawn for natural feeding.
Spreader Settings
- Scotts Broadcast/Rotary Spreader: 2
- Scotts Drop Spreader: 3 ½
- Scotts Wizz Spreader: 3 ½
- Scotts Hand-Held Spreaders: 3
Product Tips
- Watch for sprouts: Clover will begin to grow in 7–14 days. Keep watering daily until two weeks after the seed begins to sprout.
- Let it feed itself: Once your clover is fully established, mow to your desired height and return the clippings to your lawn for natural feeding.
- Recycle the bag: This bag is recyclable because it's made from paper. Always check locally for recycling availability.
Watering Tips
Light, daily watering keeps the soil surface moist while your clover gets started. Keep it up every day for two weeks after the seed begins to sprout. Clover will begin to grow in 7–14 days.
Product Safety
- Safe for use around people and pets when used as directed. Don't eat it, drink it, rub it in your eyes ... you get the point.
- Product does not contain added artificial ingredients or pesticides, and your green space is safe to re-enter immediately after application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much lawn does one bag of Strawberry Clover Seed cover?
One 2 lb. bag of O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed covers 1,000 sq. ft. The spreader settings are the same whether you're growing a new yard or overseeding an existing one.
What's the difference between Strawberry Clover and White Clover?
It comes down to climate and the look you want. O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed has pink blooms, is premium seed for lawns that experience drought, and is best for USDA Zones 6A–9A. O.M. Scott & Sons White Clover Seed has white flowers and is built to live through the seasons, including winter, and is best for USDA Zones 3B–7A. If you're in Zones 6A–7A, where the two ranges overlap, choose based on whether drought or cold winters are your bigger challenge.
Is strawberry clover drought tolerant?
Yes. O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed grows a naturally low-maintenance, drought-tolerant yard and is made with premium seed for lawns that experience drought. New seedlings still need daily watering until they are established.
When is the best time to plant Strawberry Clover Seed?
Plant in spring or fall, at least 6 weeks before your first typical frost, when the average daily air temperature in your area is consistently between 60°F and 75°F for two weeks.
How long does Strawberry Clover Seed take to germinate?
Clover will begin to grow in 7–14 days. Keep the soil surface moist with daily watering, and continue for two weeks after O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed begins to sprout.
Can I overseed my existing yard with strawberry clover?
Yes. O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed works for overseeding an existing yard or growing a new one. Mow at your lowest setting, bag the clippings, rake to loosen the soil, then apply the strawberry clover seed.
Do I need to mow a strawberry clover yard?
Only once it's fully established, and reaches your desired height. When you mow your O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover yard, return the clippings to your lawn so it can self-fertilize.
Is a strawberry clover lawn pollinator-friendly?
Yes, when you let it flower. When O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed grows into a yard that's maintained so the clover can flower, its pink blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, so it can be considered a pollinator-friendly lawn. If you'd rather have fewer bees around play areas, mowing to limit flowering will cut down on visits.
Is Strawberry Clover Seed safe for kids and dogs?
Yes, when used as directed. O.M. Scott & Sons Strawberry Clover Seed contains no added artificial ingredients or pesticides, and your green space is safe to re-enter immediately after application. However, for good strawberry clover establishment, it’s best to limit family activity in the yard until the new seedlings are established.