PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER:
Rare in the Edmonton area, this native legume is more common in southern
Alberta, occurring on dry sites.
Plants emerge late in the spring and produce spikes of vibrant purple
flowers in July and into early September.
Difficult to start from seed.
A 4-6 week moist stratification period is recommended followed by very
warm temperatures to trigger germination.
Cover the seeds with .5 cm of soil.
Plants grow to 40 cm tall and require a sunny, well-drained site.
40 seeds. NF
