How to Grow and Care for Black medick

Black medick, also known as Hop clover, Yellow trefoil, Nonesuch

The black medick plant matures anywhere from 15 to 79 cm in height, with stems that lie flat at the beginning of growth and later stand up to be erect. The black medick is a plant known for making excellent honey. It is sometimes planted specifically for this purpose. It is also a good pasture plant for livestock feed; however, it is not overly palatable to cattle.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Black medick

Lifespan	Annual, Perennial, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Fall, Winter
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Black medick characteristically sprawls with a prostrate growth habit, exhibiting trifoliate leaves - each trio crowned by a central leaflet bearing a distinctive spur. The compound leaves are pivotal identification features. During its summer bloom, black medick presents small, rounded clusters of bright yellow flowers perched atop slender stems. These blooms give way to black, coiled seed pods. Black medick adapts to poor, dry soil conditions and typically extends its reach through a substantial taproot system that can be up to several inches (centimeters) deep.

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