How do I control white clover in my lawn?
White clover is a prominent plant in many Iowa lawns in late spring/early summer. White clover (Trifolium repens) is a creeping perennial. Plant stems root at the nodes where they touch the soil. The leaves are composed of three leaflets. Plants bloom profusely in late spring/early summer. Flower heads consist of 20 to 40 individual white to pinkish white, fragrant flowers. White clover is common in many lawns because it is a prolific seed producer and adapts well to mowing and other lawn care practices. Its presence is often a sign of low nitrogen fertility. White clover in lawns can be controlled through proper fertilization and the application of broadleaf herbicides. Late April/early May, September, and late October/early November are excellent times to fertilize Kentucky bluegrass lawns in Iowa. Products that contain 2,4-D, MCPP, dicamba or triclopyr provide good control of white clover. Applications of broadleaf herbicides in late spring/early summer provide some control of white
