Purple Prairie Clover
- Botanical Name
- Dalea purpurea
- Min Zone
- 3
- Max Zone
- 8
- Height
- 1 to 3 feet
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flowers
- Summer: rose-purple, up to 2 inches, thimble-shaped
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained to dry
- Planting & Care
- Adaptable to loam, clay, sand or gravel soils
- Because of its deep taproot, this plant does not tolerate disturbance once established
- Drought tolerant
- Problems
- Rabbits
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