White clover spreads by creeping stems and forms patches with white flower heads. It often signals low nitrogen in the soil.
- Scientific name
- Trifolium repens
- Type
- Perennial broadleaf
- Most visible
- April–June
How to Identify White Clover
- Three round leaflets, often with a white crescent
- White to pinkish round flower heads
- Creeping stems that root at nodes
- Attracts bees when flowering
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Grows most in spring and fall, especially in lawns that are underfed.
How to Control White Clover
- Fertilize properly to give turf an advantage
- Spot-treat with a selective herbicide labeled for the weed and safe for your grass type, following the label exactly
- Some homeowners choose to keep it for pollinators