Purple Prairie Clover
Dalea purpurea
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 24 in tall and 18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers part to shade. CO native perennial; supports pollinators.
Colorado nativelow to medium water24 in tall and 18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Dalea purpurea
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 24 in tall and 18 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- purple, pink
- Bloom time
- mid summer, late summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Native perennial; deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Purple Prairie Clover good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Purple Prairie Clover is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Purple Prairie Clover get?
- It matures to about 24 in tall and 18 in wide.
- How much water does Purple Prairie Clover need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Purple Prairie Clover native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
