Dalea purpurea.
Purple Prairie Clover is a perennial wildflower native to the central United States where it can often be found growing in limestone glades, rocky open woods, and sandy prairies and savannas.
Plant grows to about 2 feet in height and produces thimble-shaped, pink to purple flowers that bloom from July through September.
Attracts many species of bees and butterflies and is the host plant for the Dogface Sulphur Butterfly and Reakirt's Blue Butterfly.
Typically blooms in the second year.
Purple Prairie Clover
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Light Requirement: Full to partial sun Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, clay Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 15 to 18 inches Germination Temp: 65°F to 70°F Germination Time: 10 to 12 days Bloom Time: July through September Growing Tips
Direct sow in early spring by planting the seeds 1/4 inch deep in compacted soil. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 10-12 days.
To start indoors, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed tray or flat. Keep the soil at a temperature between 65 to 70 degrees F and consistently moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost.