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Purple Prairie Clover purpurea

Common Name: Purple Prairie Clover

Botanical Name: Dalea purpurea

Variety: purpurea

Blossom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Full Sun

Mature Height: 1-3'

Mature Width: 1-2'

Notes: This heat and drought tolerant native wildflower looks right at home in rock gardens and prairie style plantings. Distinctive dunce cap-shaped, bright purple flowers attract many types of pollinators. After it is finished blooming, the plant retains its visual interest due to its very finely textured foliage.