Purple Prairie Clover (Petalostemum purpureum (Dalea purpurea))-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Purple Prairie Clover
Petalostemum purpureum (Dalea purpurea)

Purple Prairie Clover
Purple Prairie Clover
 
Features

Numerous, small purple flowers arranged in short, dense spikes.

 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils. Tolerates drought. 
 
Mature Height
1-3 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Purple
 
 
Bloom Season
June - September
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found in prairies. May be difficult to move, due to a taproot.