Petalostemum purpureum (Purple Prairie Clover)
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Before flowering, it can be easy to tell the Purple from the White Prairie Clover by looking at the leaves. Wide on the White, narrow on the Purple Prairie Clover. See corresponding photo. Other Scientific Names in use: Dalea purpurea

Genus Petalostemum is a legume. Prairie Moon provides species-specific inoculum with most legumes free of charge. Inoculum will keep refrigerated for approximately 1 year. To properly inoculate your legume seed prior to planting, follow germination code I.

Seeds / Packet: 750
Seeds / Ounce: 15,000

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).

Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship late May through late July.  If you prefer to mix and match up to 4 species in a tray (at no additional charge), click here for the 'Mix and Match' tray option.
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Catalog Number PET06F
Scientific Name Petalostemum purpureum
Common Name Purple Prairie Clover
Germination Code A, J, I
Seeds / Packet 750
Seeds / Ounce 15,000
Wetland Code UPL
Sun Exposure Prairie , Savanna
Soil Moisture Mesic , Dry Mesic , Dry
Height 2 feet
Bloom Color Purple
Bloom Time July , August , September
Plant Type Forbs (Wildflowers)
Availability Seeds , Bare Root Plants , Potted Plants (Tray)
Price:
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing: Order:
Packet $2.00
1 oz. $3.00
1 lb. $45.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing: # of Plants:
1 - 2 $7.00
3 - 11 $6.00
12 - 35 $4.20
36 - 99 $3.60
 
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Petalostemum purpureum (Purple Prairie Clover)
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Present in state Present in county, native to state Present in county, not native to state  
Not present in state Present historically, now extirpated    
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Companion Plants and Products

Petalostemum candidum (White Prairie Clover) See details
Petalostemum candidum (White Prairie Clover)
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1 oz. $4.00
1 lb. $60.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
1 - 2 $7.00
3 - 11 $6.00
12 - 35 $6.00
36 - 99 $6.00
Before flowering, it can be easy to tell the White from the Purple Prairie Clover by looking at the leaves. Narrow on the Purple, wide on the White Prairie Clover. See corresponding photo.

Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus) See details
Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus)
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1/8 oz. $10.00
1/4 oz. $15.00
1/2 oz. $25.00
1 oz. $40.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
1 - 2 $5.00
3 - 11 $4.00
12 - 35 $2.80
36 - 99 $2.80
Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus) thrives in full-sun, dry soil (sandy) sites when not competing with larger plants. Pads of the plant are very easy to transplant.

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