Melinda Myers

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