Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) is a seasonal plant with purple blooms in summer. They prefer dry to mesic soil in full sun where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for banks and slopes. Companion plants include Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) and Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Sand Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
June,
July,
August Bloom Color
Purple Seasonality
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10