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 prairie gardens • Long blooming period
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring, spacing 12-18 inches apart. Excellent for prairie gardens and xeriscaping. Very drought tolerant once established.