Dalea purpurea (NGN)
Purple Prairie Clover
Purple thimble-shaped flowers. A legume which provides the soil with beneficial nitrogen. Attracts butterflies, bees, parasitic wasps and grazing animals
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: July, August
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Dalea purpurea (NGN)
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Attributes
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
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Flower Color
- Purple
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 2"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Dalea purpurea (NGN)
Iris versicolor
Harlequin Blueflag Iris
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
Liatris aspera (NGN)
Rough Blazing Star
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
Iris virginica var. shrevei (NGN)
Blueflag Iris
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"