Kaimi Clover is grown for its foliage and the structure it brings to a planting. It's hardy across USDA zones 9 through 11 and shrugs off dry spells. Its indeterminate flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies. A nitrogen-fixer, it draws nitrogen from the air and feeds it back to the soil — turn it under or leave the roots in place, and the next planting inherits a richer bed.
Zones
9-11
pH Range
4-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Kaimi Clover is
Kaimi Clover grows as a perennial and reaches around four feet at maturity. It blooms purple in indeterminate.
How to grow Kaimi Clover
Kaimi Clover grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. Kaimi Clover does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4 to 8, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 90 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
9-11
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
44.6°F
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Mature Height
4 ft
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Frost-Free Days
90+
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Start the season right
Plant kaimi clover in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Kaimi Clover prefers pH 4 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band. It fixes its own nitrogen, so skip the high-nitrogen feed and instead dust the seed with a matching rhizobium inoculant at sowing.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Keep it in good form
Prune kaimi clover to shape as it grows; the reward is its foliage and structure, not a harvest, so steady upkeep is the whole job.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — kaimi clover isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Kaimi Clover offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Kaimi Clover thrives
Kaimi Clover is hardy across USDA zones 9 through 11. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 9–11·Where Kaimi Clover growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Kaimi Clover can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Kaimi Clover in my zone?
Kaimi Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Kaimi Clover?
Most growers plant kaimi clover after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 90-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Kaimi Clover need?
Kaimi Clover needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Kaimi Clover need?
Kaimi Clover prefers soil pH 4 to 8, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Kaimi Clover attract pollinators?
Yes — kaimi clover's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Kaimi Clover safe for pets?
Kaimi Clover is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.