Beginner Gardening: Preparing for my first "real" garden...advice needed, 1 by ZenSojourner

ZenSojourner wrote:
Crimson clover is a commonly used forage grass. It has also been used for green cover crop. The flowers are quite large and distinctive, a deep, dark red - hence Crimson clover. This is a true clover (Trifolium) and is one of the few clovers that grows well in the south. It doesn't do well in lawns as it does not handle constant foot traffic well.

Crimson clover is distinct from red (or pink) clover, which is often found in lawns.