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Rabbitfoot clover
is a winter annual. Rabbitfoot clover has a multi-branched growth
habit. Both the stems and leaves are densely haired. The leaves
consist of 3 narrow leaflets with minute teeth-like projections
at the tips.
The flowers
of rabbitfoot clover are small pink to purple and are clustered
in grayish soft-silky cylinder-shaped heads. Rabbitfoot clover reproduces
by seed, and flowers in the spring.
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Rabbitfoot
clover is found in the Southeastern United States, west to Louisiana
and north to Missouri.
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Cultural Practices:
Rabbitfoot clover is an winter annual in the Southeastern United States
but grows from May through October in Ontario and Quebec. It is found
in dry sandy soils and low maintenance turf. Increase the fertility of
the soil and add organic matter. Follow good irrigation practices.
Herbicide
Use:
Make your post-emergent herbicide application to rabbitfoot clover that
is young and actively growing.
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