DALEA PURPUREA ACORN FARMS

PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER
DALEA PURPUREA

Dalea purpurea

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DALEA PURPUREA

Genus: DALEA
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Height: 12-15 Inches Tall
Spread: 18-24 Inches Wide
Color: purple flower
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Full Sun Perennial Plants
Perennial
Zone: 3
#5259  
drought tolerant *    butterflies *         native *  


PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER

Dalea purpurea, or Purple Prairie Clover, is native to Ohio and central North America, though its historical presence in the wild has been quite limited, with some sources even classifying its native populations as 'presumed extirpated' or 'extinct' in the state. Despite this scarcity, it's increasingly recognized as a vital plant for ecological restoration and home gardens across Ohio and the surrounding area due to its strong ecological benefits and adaptability to local climate.

Purple Prairie Clover boasts vibrant, rose-purple flower spikes from July through September, offering a stunning and long-lasting display that attracts a diverse array of pollinators like bees and butterflies. It is an incredibly resilient plant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, making it highly drought-tolerant once established. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it naturally enriches the garden soil, reducing the need for artificial fertilizers, and its deer resistance adds to its appeal as a low-maintenance, ecologically beneficial, and beautiful addition to any landscape.





PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
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