Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)

Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) $11.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 12-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Vibrant purple cylindrical flower heads • Flower Size: 1-2 inch dense flower spikes ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy to clay • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Highly attractive • Butterflies: Important nectar source • Birds: Seeds provide winter food • Beneficial Insects: Supports diverse pollinators 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: No additional water once established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Leave standing for winter interest 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Butterfly Weed Black-Eyed Susan Native Grasses Blanket Flower ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Nitrogen fixing • Drought tolerant • Long tap root • Excellent for prair