Dalea purpurea

Indigo Bush, Purple Prairie Clover

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, specimen, woodland garden
Height 15" to 36" / 40cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Slow
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America