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.