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Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
Dalea purpurea more commonly known as Purple Prairie Clover supports prairie ecosystems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen through its symbiotic relationship with root-nodulating bacteria, enriching soils and benefiting neighboring plants. The deep taproot improves soil structure and drought resilience while reducing erosion. Purple Prairie Clover blooms for several weeks providing abundant nectar and pollen resources while attracting and sustaining a wide diversity of native pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Throughout the growing season, dense foliage and seed production provide forage and cover for grassland birds and small mammals and its adaptability to a range of prairie conditions makes it a valuable component in restoration projects and pollinator-friendly plantings that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem function.
Plant Details
USDA Zones: 3-8
Germination Needs: Seed needs scarification before, (Rub seeds between medium grit sandpaper to aerate the seed surface without crushing or opening the seed) 10 Days Cold Stratification, desires inoculum which may be available in the soil, which aids in germination.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Plant Spacing: 1½ - 2 feet
Height: 2 feet
Bloom time: July, August, September
Bloom Color: Purple
Advantages:
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Excellent in the home landscape!
Native to: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Washington State.
This plant is considered present but rare in several counties of the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.
This species is considered to be extirpated (locally extinct) in several counties of the states of Michigan and Ohio.
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Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do. 🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
Dalea purpurea more commonly known as Purple Prairie Clover supports prairie ecosystems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen through its symbiotic relationship with root-nodulating bacteria, enriching soils and benefiting neighboring plants. The deep taproot improves soil structure and drought resilience while reducing erosion. Purple Prairie Clover blooms for several weeks providing abundant nectar and pollen resources while attracting and sustaining a wide diversity of native pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Throughout the growing season, dense foliage and seed production provide forage and cover for grassland birds and small mammals and its adaptability to a range of prairie conditions makes it a valuable component in restoration projects and pollinator-friendly plantings that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem function.
Plant Details
USDA Zones: 3-8
Germination Needs: Seed needs scarification before, (Rub seeds between medium grit sandpaper to aerate the seed surface without crushing or opening the seed) 10 Days Cold Stratification, desires inoculum which may be available in the soil, which aids in germination.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Plant Spacing: 1½ - 2 feet
Height: 2 feet
Bloom time: July, August, September
Bloom Color: Purple
Advantages:
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Excellent in the home landscape!
Native to: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Washington State.
This plant is considered present but rare in several counties of the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.
This species is considered to be extirpated (locally extinct) in several counties of the states of Michigan and Ohio.
.
.
Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do. 🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
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