100 Seeds Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpurea Heirloom Wildflower

Purple Prairie Clover is a native North American wildflower prized for its slender, cone-shaped blooms that crown graceful, wiry stems. Blooming in shades of violet-purple from early to midsummer, it brings texture and movement to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalistic plantings.
A dependable perennial, it pairs beautifully with other prairie species in mixed borders, wildflower meadows, and restoration plantings. Its fine-textured foliage remains tidy through the season, and the blooms make long-lasting cut flowers. It thrives in lean, well-drained soils and returns year after year with minimal care.
Species: Dalea purpurea
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy; tolerates poor soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: 14 to 30 days with cold moist stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; attractive to bees and butterflies