Details
Emerges
April
Seed collection
Flowers
July, August
Purple
September
Height
30
-
60
cm
Lifecycle
Perennial
Width
-
cm
Habit
Forbs
Taproot
Herbaceous
Ecology
Supports
Songbirds
Bees
Butterflies & Moths
Providing
Nectar source
A member of the clover family, purple prairie clover fixes nitrogen, enhancing the soil for other neighbouring plants.
Habitat
Typically found in
prairie
In the Garden
Growing Conditions
Moisture
Dry
Average
Light
Full sun
Soil
Average garden soil
Propagation
Via
Seeds
Sowing Recommendations
Spring planting
Fall planting
High or easy germination
Landscape
Use for:
Middle of bed
Naturalization
Landscape feature
Growing Tips
No pre-treatment required. Sow seed at 1/4 inch depth. Do not let seedling dry out while it is establishing.
Description
Lots of conelike heads of purple flowers dance on top of wiry stems in summer. Small dark leaves give the plant a ferny appearance. A thick deep taproot enables this plant to tolerate drought.