Actually want clover? Plenty of people grow it on purpose now — it needs no fertilizer and stays green on little water. See our clover lawn guide for pros, cons and seeding rates.
What White Clover looks like
Low-growing plant with three rounded leaflets and white or pink round flower heads.
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Best approach: Spray or dig
Small patches can be dug out. Spraying is better for large areas. Some homeowners keep clover intentionally — it fixes nitrogen and stays green in drought.
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Formulated to kill white clover without wiping out your grass — see the timing and chemistry below.
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✓ Kills white cloverBeginner friendly
Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action1
✓ Kills white cloverBeginner friendlyPrevents crabgrass for up to 4 months, kills dandelion, clover and other listed broadleaf weeds, and feeds. Apply to wet grass, no more than twice a year. Not for St. Augustine. Its label allows centipede, but centipede does better with a stand-alone weed killer and a lighter feeding.
Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed5
✓ Kills white cloverBeginner friendlyWeed killer plus 26-0-2 lawn food for dandelion, clover and other listed broadleaf weeds. Apply to wet grass. On bahia, wait until mid-April and the third mowing, and make fall applications before Nov 1. Not for St. Augustine. Its label allows centipede, but centipede does better with a stand-alone weed killer and a lighter feeding.
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When to treat White Clover
Spray in spring or fall when temperatures are 60–80°F and the weed is actively growing. Avoid summer heat — stressed grass takes collateral damage.
Chemical treatment
Use a broadleaf herbicide (2,4-D or 2,4-D + dicamba combination) in spring or fall. Some clover is nitrogen-fixing and relatively harmless; treat only if it's overtaking your lawn.
Non-chemical management
Maintain adequate nitrogen levels—clover establishes in low-nitrogen soils. Keep turf dense with regular mowing.
How to stop White Clover coming back
Apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich fertilizer—clover establishes in low-nitrogen soils.
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What does White Clover look like?
Low-growing plant with three rounded leaflets and white or pink round flower heads.
What's the best way to kill White Clover?
Spray or dig. Small patches can be dug out. Spraying is better for large areas. Some homeowners keep clover intentionally — it fixes nitrogen and stays green in drought.
Is White Clover hard to get rid of?
White Clover is rated moderate to control. Consistent treatment over a season usually does the job.
How do I stop White Clover coming back?
Apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich fertilizer—clover establishes in low-nitrogen soils.
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