Summer Blooming Dalea villosa (Petalostemum villosum)

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Dalea villosa (Petalostemum villosum)

*Silky Prairie Clover*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please Note: These plants may be limited in quantity.

Soil: Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full
Height: 1'-3'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: July-August
Flowers: The flowers grow in 1"-3" long cylindrical spikes. They bloom in a ring around the spike. The individual flowers are 1/6" long with one main heart-shaped petal and 4 narrow petal-like structures.
Leaves: The 1 1/2" alternate silky leaves has 5-9 linear leaflets.

Suggested Uses:

This plant is very similar to the purple prairie clover except the foliage is very soft and silvery in color. This plant is a true beauty! Excellent plant for sandy soils and rock gardens.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses:
Food Uses:
Other Uses: It moves nitrogen from the air into the ground, which improves the soil.
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Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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