Patriot White Clover in Deep South.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. Trial source for this review: University of Georgia Forage Variety Trials.
Bield: Farm has no seed-company sponsorship. We do not earn affiliate commissions on seed sales.
Performance scorecard
Patriot White Clover
Yield in Deep South
Disease resistance — relevant to Deep South
- Sclerotinia crown and stem rotGood
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceGood
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceGood
- Winter hardinessN/A
Food plot ratings
- PalatabilityExcellent
- PersistenceGood
- Establishmentmoderate
Attraction timingMarch through frost
Clover as a hunting food plot.
Clover is the single most important food plot species for whitetail deer. Permanent clover plots produce summer protein and fall attraction year after year. Plan your clover food plot in Bield: Hunt for peak rut timing.
Regional strengths
Patriot is a sister variety to Durana from the same Pennington / UGA breeding pipeline and is widely tested in UGA forage trials. Slightly more aggressive establishment than Durana with similar persistence — a reasonable substitute when Durana seed availability is constrained.
Regional weaknesses
Patriot's persistence is generally rated slightly below Durana in long-term UGA trial data — for maximum stand life, Durana is the higher-confidence pick. Like all ladino white clovers, Patriot demands attention to pH and fertility to express its potential.
Recommended for
- Deep South food plots when Durana is not available
- diversified perennial clover mixes
Not recommended for
- situations where 5+ year stand life is the primary goal (use Durana)
Where this data comes from
Clover variety trials in Deep South
Independent · Public UniversityThese results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.
- University of Georgia Forage Trialsgeorgiaforages.caes.uga.edu ↗
- Auburn Crops Extensionwww.aces.edu ↗
- Mississippi State Variety Trialswww.mafes.msstate.edu/variety-trials ↗
- Clemson Cooperative Extensionwww.clemson.edu/extension ↗
Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Clovervariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.
Agronomic fit — Deep South
Humid subtropical with very long growing seasons, hot summers, and short mild winters. Heat tolerance and disease resistance dominate variety selection.
Patriot White Clover as a food plot.
This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer. Attraction timing: march through frost.
Clover as a hunting food plot.
Clover is the single most important food plot species for whitetail deer. Permanent clover plots produce summer protein and fall attraction year after year. Plan your clover food plot in Bield: Hunt for peak rut timing.
Trait package & sourcing
Compare alternatives in Deep South
Comparison — Clover in Deep South
2 varieties| Metric | Patriot White CloverPerennial; 2–4 month establishment | Durana White CloverPerennial; 2–4 month establishment to full stand |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Good | Excellent |
| Data quality | University Trial Data | University Trial Data |
| GMO | Non-GMO | Non-GMO |
| Drought tolerance | Good | Good |
| Standability | Good | Good |
| Sclerotinia crown and stem rot | Good | Good |
| Pythium root rot | Unknown | Good |
| Seeding rate | 5–8 lb/acre | 5–8 lb/acre pure stand; 3–5 lb/acre overseeded into existing grass |
Cell tinting reflects best (green) / worst (amber) within this comparison only. Always verify against the latest extension trial report for Deep South before purchase decisions.
Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.
Track variety performance on your farm.
Bield: Farm logs your planting dates, soil temperature, weather, and yield outcomes by variety so you build your own private trial data over years on your fields, not someone else’s.