Species: Persian clover, reversed clover (Trifolium resupinatum L.) Cultivars: Abon Origin: Mediterranean region Use: Grazing, pasture.

Description: General:Life Span: Small pink-purple flowers. Low growing clover, usually 6 inches tall but may reach 1 foot. Annual Adaptation: pH: Soil:Rainfall: Temperature: 6.0-8.0 Loam, clay-loam. Adapted to poorly drained and river bottom soils.Fair cold tolerance. ‘Abon’ Persian clover will probably not survive temperatures below 10º F. Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 3-5 lb PLS/A September-October <0.25 inch $10-15/A March-May 2000-3000 lb/A Notes: High bloat potential where Persian clover volunteers plant small grains or annual ryegrass to reduce risk of loosing cattle to bloat. Contains hard seed. Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to persian clover (Type R).