Dalea purpurea
(purple prairie clover)
(purple prairie clover)
Category: Herbaceous Plants
Photo Credits: Mrs. W. D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Height: 12 – 24 inches
Spread: 24 inches
Location: Top of Berm
Native Status: NE
Comments & Cautions:
deep taproot and extremely drought tolerant; requires excellent drainage, should be located in relatively dry locations
Recommended For:
Bioretention and Rain Gardens
This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Medium or Dry
This plant prefers Sand or Loam soil.
The plant DOES NOT have a salt tolerance.
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Plant Form
clustered, branched stems; upright vase shape
Foliage
tiny, feathery, compound leaves; dense but fine texture
Flowers
tiny, red-violet to hot pink clustered in a hoop or donut shape; flowers open from base to tip for long season interest; June-August