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Purple Prairie Clover
Dalea purpurea
Purple Prairie Clover
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Prairie clover is a long life perennial with lengthy flower heads and chubby vivid purple blooms crested atop wirey green foliage. A popular pollinator and birds love the seeds once the blooms are finished.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Purple Prairie Clover get?
About 3' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purple Prairie Clover need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Purple Prairie Clover need?
Low water use.
Will Purple Prairie Clover grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Purple Prairie Clover in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Purple Prairie Clover wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.