PatternBasePurple Prairie Clover
Dalea purpurea, Fabaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorNitrogen Fixer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
LowLow
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Love-Lies-BleedingAmaranthus caudatus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Feather Reed GrassCalamagrostis x acutifloraNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Hoary VervainVerbena strictaNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
MolokhiaCorchorus olitoriusNitrogen Fixation
Red AmaranthAmaranthus dubiusNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Support
Common Questions
What zones does Purple Prairie Clover grow in?
Purple Prairie Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
Is Purple Prairie Clover a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Purple Prairie Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Purple Prairie Clover?
Good companions for Purple Prairie Clover include Love-Lies-Bleeding, Feather Reed Grass, Hoary Vervain, Molokhia, Red Amaranth.
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