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White Clover

Trifolium repens

White clover is perennial weed commonly found in soils deficient in nitrogen fertility. Leaves are trifoliate, with three oval-to-elliptic shaped leaflets that often have a white watermark partly encircling the base. Small serrations are present along leaf margins. White flowers, often with a pink tinge, are arranged in round heads during the spring and fall.

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Chemicals exhibiting activity against this weed

Always refer to the product label for specific information on proper product use, tank-mix compatibility, and turfgrass tolerance. Products containing more than one of the chemicals listed below may offer improved control. Read Full Disclaimer

SeasonEmergenceChemical
Cool Pre
Post2,4-D, carfentrazone, dicamba, MCPP, MCPA, quinclorac, sulfentrazone, triclopyr, triclopyr + clopyralid
WarmPre
Post2,4-D, atrazine, carfentrazone, dicamba, imazaquin, MCPP, MCPA, metribuzin, metsulfuron, quinclorac, sulfosulfuron, sulfentrazone, triclopyr, triclopyr + clopyralid, trifloxysulfuron


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