Purple Prairie Clover
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Dalea purpurea
Dalea purpurea, commonly known as purple prairie clover, is a native clover species that thrives in meadows, rocky open woods, and prairies throughout Texas, with the exception of the southeastern counties. Typically, this lovely plant reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet and showcases charming tiny purple flowers clustered in dense, cone-like heads, about 2 inches long, perched on slender, upright stems during the summer months. Its unique compound leaves are odd-pinnate, featuring 3 to 5 narrow, linear leaflets. As a nitrogen-fixing plant, it plays a vital role in restoring the beauty of the Midwestern prairie landscapes.
This resilient plant flourishes best in well-drained soils with a medium texture and enjoys basking in full sunlight. With its thick, deep taproot, it can gracefully endure drought conditions. Given the right environment, it may even self-seed, bringing even more of its beauty to the landscape. Interestingly, this plant was previously known as Petalostemon purpureum.
Larval Host Plant: Southern Dogface Butterfly (Zerene cesonia)
Nectar Source Plant: Cellophane Bees (Colletes albescens, C. robertsonii, C. susannae, C. wilmattae), Green Sweat Bees (Agapostemon spp., Augochlorella spp.), Bumble Bees (Bombus spp.), Leafcutter Bees (Megachile spp.), Sweat Bees (Halictus spp.), Cuckoo Bees (Coelioxys spp.)
Height: 1’-3’
Spread 1’-1.5’
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
