Description Type: Perennial Legume Height: 2.5 – 3 feet Usage: Ornamental, Erosion Control Seeding Rate: 1 lb/ 1000 sq ft Plant: March 15- June 10 “Emerald” is the Best All Around Variety Perennial Legume Inoculation Required (A Stimulant that Helps Plants Produce Their Own Nitrogen) Hard to Start because of Poor Seedling Vigor, Two Years to Establish Mostly Used for Beautification, However, a Favorite Treat for Cattle Plant in Seed Bed with No Competition with Little Nitrogen Fertilizer If you Plant in Fall, Plant in August (Spring Planting is Highly Recommended) A Soil Builder — Potential Nitrogen Production of 40 lb/ acre per year Fairly Good Shade Tolerance Grows in Poor Soil (Red Clay) Will Not Tolerate Sandy Soil Types Beautiful Tri-Color Blossom — Turns White, Pink, Lavender Not for Hay Use (Leaves Will Fall Off During Haying Operation)
