Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover)
Tiny purple flowers bloom from the bottom to the top of dense cone-like heads on top of tall, wiry stems. Compound, dull green leaves with narrow linear leaflets. Moderate growth rate,
Nitrogen-fixing plant.
Larval host plant of the Dogface butterfly (Zerene eurydice).
Blooms mid to late spring
3 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies
Drought tolerant
De minuscules fleurons rose violet fleurissent sur des épis denses en forme de cylindre de 2″ sur tiges raides, floraison du bas de l’épi et progressent vers le haut pendant la période de floraison de 4 à 6 semaines, 12-36″ haut x 12-18″ large, plein soleil.
Zone | Zone 3 |
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Exposure | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
Native to | Native |