Alyce Clover Seed (Alysicarpus vaginalis)
Premium Wildlife Food Plot Seed
Alyce Clover is one of the most productive and highly attractive warm-season legumes available for wildlife food plots. Known for its exceptional forage quality, drought tolerance, and ability to withstand heavy grazing pressure, Alyce Clover has become a top choice for land managers and hunters seeking to build healthier wildlife populations and improve year-round forage availability.
This tropical annual legume produces lush, high-protein forage that deer actively seek out throughout the summer growing season. Alyce Clover is also highly beneficial for soil improvement, naturally fixing nitrogen to help prepare fields for future fall hunting crops.
Why Alyce Clover is Beneficial for Deer
High Protein Content
Alyce Clover naturally produces approximately 15% to 20%+ crude protein, delivering essential nutrition needed for:
• Summer antler development in bucks
• Lactation support for nursing does
• Healthy fawn growth and development
• Improved body condition throughout the growing season
Excellent Browse Tolerance
Once established, Alyce Clover handles heavy grazing pressure exceptionally well. Unlike soybeans and cowpeas that can be overgrazed early, Alyce Clover continues producing forage even under intense deer activity.
Heat & Drought Tolerance
Alyce Clover thrives in hot summer conditions and continues growing during dry periods when other forage varieties struggle. Its excellent drought resistance makes it especially valuable across the Southeast and coastal regions with intense summer heat.
Natural Soil Builder
As a nitrogen-fixing legume, Alyce Clover can contribute over 100 lbs. of natural nitrogen per acre back into the soil. This improves soil health while helping reduce fertilizer requirements for subsequent fall food plot plantings.
Wildlife Attraction
Alyce Clover is highly attractive to:
• Deer
• Turkey
• Rabbits
• Quail
Its tender forage and long-lasting productivity make it one of the most dependable summer wildlife plantings available.
Planting Information
Planting Rate:
15–20 lbs. per acre
Planting Season:
Spring / Summer
Planting Depth:
Seeds are extremely small and should not be planted deeper than 1/4 inch. Lightly drag or cultipack the soil after broadcasting to ensure proper seed-to-soil contact.
Adaptation & Growing Conditions
• Warm-season tropical annual legume
• Grows approximately 12–24 inches tall
• Performs best on moderate to well-drained soils
• Excellent option for coastal areas with high summer rainfall
• Well adapted throughout the Southeastern United States
Recommended Uses
• Wildlife food plots
• Deer forage programs
• Turkey and rabbit habitat enhancement
• Summer forage blends
• Soil improvement and nitrogen fixation
• Companion planting with cowpeas and perennial legumes
Best For:
Deer • Turkey • Rabbit • Quail
