Dalea purpurum
Purple Prairie Clover
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Fine, delicate foliage complemented by rose-purple flowers that bloom upwards.
Easily grown in average to wet soils in full sun. A thick taproot enables the plant to survive drought.
Fixes nitrogen in the soil and aids in soil restoration.
Interesting Notes
Formerly known as Petalostemon purpureum
Bloom Time
june-august
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
A wonderful addition to small borders.
Good Companions
Stiff Tickseed
(Coreopsis palmata),
Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum),
Indian Grass
(Sorghastrum nutans),
Daylily
(Hemerocallis )
Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)