Purple Prairie Clover Seeds, NW

Dalea purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known as purple prairie clover. Native to central North America, purple prairie clover is a relatively common member of the Great Plains and prairie ecosystems. Hardiness Zones: Purple prairie clover is hardy in zones 3-8. It has finely textured leaves. It blooms in summer (June and July) with purple blooms. It prefers average to dry, well-drained soils. It needs full sun exposure. t's a must-have pollinator plant, attracting native bees and other beneficial insects. It fixes nitrogen in the soil, an important component of prairie restoration. It serves as a host plant to caterpillars of the Dogface Sulphur Butterfly and Reakirt's Blue Butterflies. It is deer resistant.