8500 Seeds Purple Prairie Clover Attracts Pollinators Fast Shipping

Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea), also known as Violet Prairie Clover, is a beautiful native perennial wildflower that produces stunning purple-violet flower spikes from mid-summer to early fall. This drought-tolerant plant is an excellent addition to native gardens, prairie restorations, and pollinator habitats.

This listing includes approximately 8500 seeds (1/2 ounce) of Purple Prairie Clover, enough to cover a significant area for your gardening projects.

**Plant Characteristics:**
- USDA Zones: 3-9
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Spread: 1-2 feet
- Flower Color: Purple-violet
- Bloom Time: July to September

**Growing Requirements:**
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
- Water: Low to moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor, dry soils
- Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial

**Ecological Benefits:**
- Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Host plant for several butterfly and moth species
- Nitrogen-fixing plant that improves soil quality
- Deep taproot helps with soil stabilization

**Uses:**
- Native plant gardens
- Prairie and meadow restorations
- Pollinator gardens
- Erosion control on slopes
- Cut flower arrangements

Seeds are harvested from cultivated sources. For best results, sow seeds in fall or cold stratify for 30-60 days before spring planting.