Allen,

I'm not sure about the clover and its durability but for an African exhibit and perhaps pursuing an African plains look, you may want to look into Buffalograss, Buchloe dactyloides. Tough, drought tolerant and should take the traffic. Along with this you may want to try some prairie type grasses along the perimeter for some height and cover.

Good luck,,, gary.

 

Gary Wangler,
Horticulturist / Supervisor
St. Louis Children's Hospital
1 Children's Place
St. Louis, Missoouri 63110

 

(314) 454-4770

>>> allen.howard@... 04/11/03 05:44PM >>>
I am interested in hearing about the use of clovers in animal
exhibits that are subjected to a lot of wear and tear.  We have a
wild dog exhibit that is planted with pasture mix grass.  The grass
can't stand up to the wear.  We suspect that clover would be a more
durable green groundcover. We would try the white flowered prostrate
clover that is common in lawn seed mixes, but don't want a suburban
lawn plant in an African savanna simulation.  Are there any other
prostrate clovers that people have had success with as a highly
durable groundcover?  Thank you.


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