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Purple Prairie Clover
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Dalea purpurea
Dalea
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3 feet
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2 feet
Indiana and western Tennessee southwest to Arkansas, Texas, and beyond; north to southern Canada.
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Low
Flowering
Attracts Pollinators
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About This Plant
Sun. One of the most widespread of the perennial prairie-clovers, identifiable by the cone-like flower heads.
Purple prairie-clover is among the earliest species to take hold in disturbed soils; it is used in various revegetation projects thanks to its nitrogen-fixing abilities. The taproot may grow up to six feet in length, making the plant drought-tolerant. Keep it if you have it; it may also be found in specialty native nurseries.
Maintenance
Scarify seeds before sowing. Mow lightly to increase density.