Purple Prairie Clover - 3333
Regular price$3.45
Petalostemum purpureum (Fabaceae)
An upright perennial variety native to the north central portion of the United States. The unique lavender-purple flowers are concentrated on slender cones at the ends of wiry stems. The blooms begin to open from the base of the cone and slowly ascend to the tip. Prefers sandy or well-drained soils in full sun.
Suggested Use: Slopes, mass plantings, roadsides, meadows.
Miscellaneous: An excellent high protein forage for livestock. Very drought tolerant due to an extensive root system which makes transplanting difficult.
Average Planting Success: 60%
Height: 1 - 3 feet
Germination: 14 - 30 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination:65°F - 70°F
Sowing Depth: 1/16"
Blooming Period: May - September
Average Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Seeds/Pkt: 575 - covers 15 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 340 sq.ft.
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. per acre
An upright perennial variety native to the north central portion of the United States. The unique lavender-purple flowers are concentrated on slender cones at the ends of wiry stems. The blooms begin to open from the base of the cone and slowly ascend to the tip. Prefers sandy or well-drained soils in full sun.
Suggested Use: Slopes, mass plantings, roadsides, meadows.
Miscellaneous: An excellent high protein forage for livestock. Very drought tolerant due to an extensive root system which makes transplanting difficult.
Average Planting Success: 60%
Height: 1 - 3 feet
Germination: 14 - 30 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination:65°F - 70°F
Sowing Depth: 1/16"
Blooming Period: May - September
Average Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Seeds/Pkt: 575 - covers 15 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 340 sq.ft.
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. per acre
