Dalea purpurea

purple prairie clover
Family

Fabaceae

Leaf Arrangement

alternate

Leaf Type

compound, odd-pinnate

Growth Form

forb, shrub

Flower Color

pink, purple, white

Flower Month

June - September

Height (meters)

0.2 - 1.0

Milky Sap

No

Armed/Unarmed

Unarmed

Lifespan

perennial


Animal Use

This plant serves as a special value to native bees, honey bees, and bumble bees and also attracts butterflies. It is nutritious and eaten by all livestock.

Habitat

Prairies and dry hills.