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Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie'

Also Known As

  • Petalostemum purpuream
  • Purple Prairie Clover

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie' plant details

Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A selected form of the midwest native Purple Prairie Clover, (formerly known as Petalostemum purpureum), is a pollinator friendly plant. Lavender purple cylindrical flowers are born on 2’ branched stems above 12-15" foliage in midsummer. It is also a nitrogen fixing legume, and is tolerant of poor soil, drought and is super hardy!

Gardening facts about Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie' plant

How to Grow Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • lean

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"

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Zones

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Width: 24"

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Zones

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