Dalea purpure - Purple Prairie Clover

Natural Range of This Ohio Native Plant


The United State Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Services has a wonderful map showing the natural range of Purple Prairie Clover. They list Dalea purpurea as Presumed Extirpated

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources list New Purple Prairie Clover as X Presumed Extirpated in the state of Ohio.

Wildlife Significance

Nectar & Pollen - Attracts numerous native bees, honey bees, Syrphid flies, beetles, skippers, small butterflies

Oligoleges (specialist pollinators)- Several kinds of plaster bees

Protein - Prairie Clover is high in protein and enjoyed by a large number of mammals

Seed - Small Rodents enjoy Prairie Clover seed

For detailed information visit the Illinois Wildflower site

Seed Provenance

Prairie Moon Nursery, Winona, MN - 2014 Nodding Onion Gardens 2015 to Present

Cultivation Information


Height - 12 to 24 inches
Flower Color - Purple
Blooms - July - September
Sun - Full
Soil - Normal to dry 

Hardy Zone -

Family - Fabaceae (Bean Family)