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Kura clover characteristics

The establishment of kura clover is more challenging than other forage legumes, but once established it is very persistent. It is said that kura clover “sleeps” in the first year, “creeps” in the second, and “leaps” in the third year. Development is slowed because energy from photosynthesis is used for production of a large root and rhizome biomass. The rhizomes are storage organs for carbohydrates that are used during regrowth after defoliation occurs. Kura clover produces few upright stems during the first year, and its short stature makes it susceptible to shading from weeds or existing grasses. Kura clover seedlings germinate, emerge, and develop the first three true leaves at about the same rate as other legumes. If the plant is damaged, new growth will be established on undamaged portions of the plants because of the many buds at various depths.


Figure 1. Kura clover flowering.
Kura clover is a leafy plant with stem production occurring only in the first spring growth. During the rest of the season, all regrowth consists of leaves and petioles that originate from the crown. Plant heights of kura clover may range up to 8 inches and growth may be erect or prostrate. Kura clover produces only one flush of flowers per season, and leaflets of kura clover are usually marked with a white V. The young flower heads are green, often with thin streaks of red. Initially, flowers are white and usually turn to pink as they mature (Figure 1