Variety performance review
Patriot White Clover in the Deep South.
- Good
- Pennington Seed
- Perennial; 2–4 month establishment
- Organic-approved
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.
Yield data
Trial-verified performance.
Average yield
— tons/acre
Data quality
trial verified
Agronomic ratings
Drought tolerance
good
Standability
good
Emergence
good
Winter hardiness
na
Disease resistance
- Sclerotinia crown and stem rot:good
Food-plot ratings
Palatability
excellent
Persistence
good
Establishment
moderate
Attraction timing: March through frost
Best 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)
Best soil types
clay loam (Black Belt), Piedmont clay loam
Seeding rate
5–8 lb/acre