Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea purpurea

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Does not compete well with more aggressive species. A nitrogen-fixing plant; very drought tolerant. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions. Attracts bees. Food source for caterpillars and other insects.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

Flower Color

Purple

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-Sept

Root Depth (ft)

1.25

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance