Dalea purpurea

Purple Prairie Clover

Purple thimble-shaped flowers. A legume which provides the soil with beneficial nitrogen. Attracts butterflies, bees, parasitic wasps and grazing animals

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • Purple
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg